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 Fort Hood.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Fort Hood, TX
We found 22 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Hood. The rest are spread across Killeen (8), Temple (6), and Harker Heights (2). 8 list washer and dryer repair specifically. The closest is L & G Appliance Service, about 2.2 miles away. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.6, 3.8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Mention washers | 8 |
First up for Fort Hood: Searle’s Washer & Dryer Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Temple, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.2 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CSM Electronics (6.0 miles away, based in Killeen, 4.1 stars from 55 reviews); Campbell Appliance Heating And Air Inc (3.6 miles away, based in Killeen, 2.6 stars from 116 reviews).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
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 Fort Hood
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Fort Hood
Washer calls in Fort Hood most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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, §1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Gas piping counts as plumbing in Texas and requires a plumbing license, with an exemption for LP gas installers who hold a separate state LP gas license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, §§1301.002, 1301.055 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
Questions to Ask a Fort Hood Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Hood, TX
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
More Laundry Repair in Fort Hood, TX
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Fort Hood
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Fort Hood technician can then plan for both on one visit.