A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Below are independent repair companies within reach of San Benito that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near San Benito
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of San Benito. 1 list an address in San Benito, and the rest are spread across Brownsville (8), Harlingen (7), and Weslaco (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Jim's Appliance & A/C Services, about 3.0 miles away. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from San Benito. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.7, 4.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
At the top of the San Benito list: My Repair Center (3.7 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Weslaco, 4.6 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.4 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Plata Refrigeration & Appliance Center (18.1 miles away, based in Brownsville, 4.1 stars from 40 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in San Benito. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around San Benito
Most washer calls in San Benito come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in San Benito
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: San Benito, TX
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near San Benito
If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.