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. The companies below serve Mercedes and the Hidalgo County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Mercedes
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Mercedes. The rest are spread across McAllen (21), Harlingen (7), and Edinburg (3). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Nearest on the list: A & B Appliance, around 4.9 miles out. 6 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention washers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 53 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.9, 5.1, 5.4 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Mercedes: My Repair Center (14.8 miles away, based in Harlingen, 4.7 stars from 1,639 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Weslaco, 4.6 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (17.0 miles away, based in Pharr, 4.7 stars from 232 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Treviño Appliance - Sales, Service & Parts (17.9 miles away, based in Edinburg, 4.4 stars from 104 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Lid or door will not unlock
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- 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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Mercedes
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Mercedes quote:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Mercedes
Washer calls in Mercedes 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Mercedes
- 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?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Mercedes, TX
Which areas near Mercedes do these technicians cover?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Mercedes
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Mercedes technician gets at the parts.