A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Attalla.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Attalla
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Attalla. 1 list an address in Attalla, and the rest are spread across Anniston (3), Gadsden (2), and Rainbow City (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: A/C Service, around 2.5 miles out. 4 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Attalla. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention washers | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 5.4, 5.6 |
At the top of the Attalla list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fix Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Oneonta, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coopers Appliance (28.3 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Washer Repair Involves
The Dryer Half of the Visit
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What to Have Ready
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
Around Attalla
Washer calls in Attalla most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Alabama does not issue a separate appliance repair license, and the state's heating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor law expressly excludes work on household appliances, residential refrigerators and ice machines. Source: Code of Alabama 1975, Section 34-31-18 et seq. (Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors)
In Alabama, you can check a license with the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board Individual Licensee Search or report a problem to the Alabama Attorney General's Office, Consumer Interest Division.
Questions to Ask a Attalla Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Attalla, AL
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why won't my washer drain?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Which areas near Attalla do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Attalla
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Attalla
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Attalla technician gets at the parts.