A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. We sort the Reno listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Reno
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Reno. 15 of them are based in Reno itself, and other nearby bases include Sparks (5), Carson City (4), and Sun Valley (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Reno. 10 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 23 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.7, 3.1 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Mention washers | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
At the top of the Reno list: Mr. Appliance of Reno (4.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.7 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Musty smell from a front-loader
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Washer Problems Technicians See in Reno
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Reno
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Reno quote:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Dryer Notes for Reno, NV
Washer calls in Reno most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Reno Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Reno, NV
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why won't my washer drain?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Other Dryer Repair in Reno
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Reno technician gets at the parts.