When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. The companies below serve Austin and the Travis County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Austin, TX
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Austin. 40 of them are based in Austin itself. Distances run up to about 8 miles. Nearest on the list: Cloudridge Appliance Repair Austin, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 8 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
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 | 43 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Mention washers | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.3, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Austin: VZ Tech PRO Appliance repair & Handyman services (3.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 190 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Austin Repairs (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 269 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smart Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 241 reviews); The Appliance Family (9.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin or agitate
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Have These Handy
- 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Austin
Austin Water (City of Austin), which supplies Austin, reports hardness of about 94-107 mg/L total hardness as CaCO3 at the utility's tap sampling sites (quarterly summary). Minerals affect how detergent works and can build up on washer inlet screens, which is worth mentioning when you book a washer repair. Source: City of Austin Water Quality Summary, 2nd Quarter 2023
Austin has city-designated local historic districts that are largely residential, among them Hyde Park, Aldridge Place, Castle Hill and Smoot/Terrace Park. Source: Local Historic Districts - City of Austin
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Austin
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Austin, TX
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Austin technician gets at the parts.