Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The West University Place list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near West University Place
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West University Place. The rest are spread across Houston (35), Bellaire (4), and Missouri City (1). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Of those, 15 mention washer or dryer work by name. Bellaire Appliance Solutions is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from West University Place. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West University Place. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 20 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.7, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
The leading options for West University Place are Appliance Cowboys (1.7 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 1,195 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliances Repair of Houston (5.0 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of River Oaks (4.8 miles away, based in Houston, 4.9 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Houston, 4.5 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
Laundry Notes for West University Place, TX
Most washer calls in West University Place 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near West University Place
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: West University Place, TX
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
More Washing Machine Repair in West University Place, TX
Washer & Dryer Repair Near West University Place
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.