A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Leeds and the Jefferson County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Leeds, AL
Within 30 miles of Leeds there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Birmingham (28), Pell City (2), and Hoover (2). 4 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Serenity Appliance, around 3.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 25 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Leeds. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.9, 5.8, 6.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention washers | 5 |
Closest matches for Leeds: Mr. Appliance Over the Mountain (6.4 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 1,998 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewie's Appliance Sales & Service (13.3 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.9 stars from 2,563 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); OTM Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Birmingham, 4.8 stars from 457 reviews).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Washer will not spin or agitate
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Leeds quote:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Leeds, AL
Washer calls in Leeds 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)
Gas fitting work in Alabama requires a state gas fitter license from the Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board, which tests competency before anyone performs, supervises or contracts gas fitting. Source: About the Board - Alabama Plumbers and Gas Fitters Examining Board
Questions to Ask a Leeds Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Leeds, AL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why won't my washer drain?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Leeds technician gets at the parts.