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 Saks.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Saks, AL
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Saks. Other nearby bases include Anniston (4), Gadsden (2), and Pell City (2). Nearest on the list: BRIAN'S SERVICE CO., around 3.4 miles out. Of those, 4 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.4, 3.6, 3.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Mention washers | 3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
The leading options for Saks are Coopers Appliance (9.2 miles away, based in Eastaboga, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Pell City, 4.6 stars from 507 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Southern Fix Appliance Repair (20.0 miles away, based in Rainbow City, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.5 miles away, based in Gadsden, 4.4 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Musty smell from a front-loader
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
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 Saks quote:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for Saks
Washer calls in Saks 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Saks
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Saks, AL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Which areas near Saks do these technicians cover?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Other Dryer Repair in Saks
Washer & Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Saks technician gets at the parts.