Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Sweetwater that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Sweetwater
Within 60 miles of Sweetwater there are 9 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Sweetwater, and other nearby bases include Abilene (6) and Winters (1). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. Of those, 3 mention washer or dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Sweetwater. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 8 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sweetwater is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 2.5, 36.4 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
The leading options for Sweetwater are Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.4 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.0 miles away, based in Abilene, 4.5 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Abilene Appliance Repairs (37.4 miles away, based in Abilene, 4.9 stars from 22 reviews); Wes-Tex Appliance Services (2.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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 not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Sweetwater
Most washer calls in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Sweetwater, TX
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Other Washer Repair in Sweetwater
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Sweetwater
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.