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 Waverly and the Bremer County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Waverly
Within 60 miles of Waverly there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Waterloo (4), Charles City (3), and Cedar Falls (2). Nearest on the list: Gulbranson's Appliance Services., around 14.5 miles out. 9 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 18 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Waverly is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waverly. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 18 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention washers | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.5, 15.0, 17.9 |
The leading options for Waverly are Sears Appliance Repair (19.7 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.7 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Plus (34.8 miles away, based in Independence, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Charles City, 4.7 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peoples Appliance Inc (18.5 miles away, based in Waterloo, 4.2 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Waverly quote:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
Before the Visit
- 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
Around Waverly
Washer calls in Waverly most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
Fuel gas piping falls within Iowa's statutory definition of plumbing, and gas lines tied to HVAC, hydronic and refrigeration systems are covered by those mechanical licenses, all issued by the state Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board; people qualified under liquefied petroleum gas rules may work on propane equipment and its piping. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Waverly
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Waverly, IA
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Which areas near Waverly do these technicians cover?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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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 Waverly technician can then plan for both on one visit.