Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Boone that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Boone
Within 60 miles of Boone there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and Ankeny (2). 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Ken's Appliance & Services LLC, about 13.6 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Boone is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Boone. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 13.6, 26.4, 27.6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 34 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
At the top of the Boone list: Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (30.6 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (30.4 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.2 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.0 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Boone Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Boone come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Boone
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Boone, IA
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why won't my washer spin?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.