When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. We sort the Gulf Gate Estates listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Gulf Gate Estates
Within 30 miles of Gulf Gate Estates there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (39) and Nokomis (1). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Nearest on the list: Zack TV and Appliance, around 1.1 miles out. 11 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention washers | 17 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
First up for Gulf Gate Estates: SRQ Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (10.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GOFIX Appliance (3.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Guy LLC (1.6 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.7 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Gulf Gate Estates quote:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Gulf Gate Estates
Washer calls in Gulf Gate Estates most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
LP gas businesses are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; its Category V LP gas installer license covers installing and servicing LP gas appliances, piping and equipment. Source: Florida Statutes Chapter 527, Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Before You Book in Gulf Gate Estates
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gulf Gate Estates, FL
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why won't my washer drain?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
More Laundry Repair in Gulf Gate Estates, FL
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Gulf Gate Estates technician can then plan for both on one visit.