Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Slidell.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Slidell
33 repair companies serve Slidell from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Slidell itself, and the rest are spread across New Orleans (5), Metairie (4), and Mandeville (3). Of those, 13 mention washer and dryer repair by name. The closest is St. Tammany Appliances Repair Services, Llc, about 0.6 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 33 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 0.9 |
Closest matches for Slidell: Broussard Appliance Service (29.1 miles away, based in Metairie, 4.7 stars from 2,305 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Picayune, 4.5 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Professional Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in New Orleans, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews); 1st Call Appliance Tech (16.5 miles away, based in Mandeville, 4.8 stars from 50 reviews).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Lid or door will not unlock
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
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 Slidell quote:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
Around Slidell
Washer calls in Slidell most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Louisiana does not issue a separate appliance repair license; installing, repairing, altering or removing natural gas piping and gas appliances attached to real property for the public is gas fitting work licensed by the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana. Source: La. R.S. 37:1361 (Louisiana State Legislature)
The State Plumbing Board of Louisiana licenses gas fitters and master gas fitters for natural gas piping and appliance work, while mechanical contractors remain under the State Licensing Board for Contractors and certain LP gas installations under the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission. Source: La. R.S. 37:1367 (Louisiana State Legislature)
Questions to Ask a Slidell Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Slidell, LA
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Slidell technician gets at the parts.