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 Albany.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Albany
27 repair companies serve Albany from within 60 miles. 4 of them are based in Albany itself, and other nearby bases include Tifton (5), Leesburg (3), and Moultrie (3). Distances run up to about 53 miles. The closest is ATEAM APPLIANCE CONSULTANTS, about 0.7 miles away. 6 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 26 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Albany is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 3.1, 3.2 |
| Mention washers | 6 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
Closest matches for Albany: WV Appliance & AC Repair (4.0 miles away, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.1 miles away, based in Tifton, 4.8 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Phillips Appliance (36.1 miles away, based in Cordele, 4.4 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Albany
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Albany quote:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Albany Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Albany most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Georgia has no appliance repair license; the Secretary of State's construction-related licensing boards cover conditioned air, electrical, plumbing, low voltage, utility and residential/general contractors, with no separate appliance category. Source: Georgia Licensing Boards (Georgia Secretary of State)
Georgia lists the International Fuel Gas Code among its mandatory state minimum construction codes, and permitting and inspection of gas work is handled by the local governments that enforce those codes. Source: Mandatory and Permissive State Codes (Georgia Department of Community Affairs)
Questions to Ask a Albany Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Albany, GA
Do you cover Albany and nearby towns?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Albany
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 Albany technician gets at the parts.