In Rainbow City, most appliance repair companies that fix dryers also fix washers, but some list laundry work far more prominently than others. The companies below serve Rainbow City and the Etowah County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Rainbow City
16 repair companies serve Rainbow City from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Rainbow City itself, and other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Gadsden (2), and Pell City (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 5 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The closest is Southern Fix Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Mention washers | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 6.5, 7.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
At the top of the Rainbow City list: Southern Fix Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Oneonta, 4.5 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What a Washer Repair Involves
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
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
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Rainbow City quote:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Rainbow City Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Rainbow City 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
Before You Book in Rainbow City
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Rainbow City, AL
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Which areas near Rainbow City do these technicians cover?
Why won't my washer drain?
Related Repair Pages for Rainbow City
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Rainbow City
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Rainbow City technician gets at the parts.