Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Dubuque that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Dubuque
Within 60 miles of Dubuque there are 34 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Dubuque, and the rest are spread across Freeport (6), Marion (4), and Cedar Rapids (4). Of those, 6 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Gateway Appliance Sales & Service, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Dubuque is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.2, 1.4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
At the top of the Dubuque list: Ellis Appliance INC (2.1 miles away, 3.1 stars from 15 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (57.4 miles away, based in Cedar Rapids, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A B Appliance Services & Repair (57.1 miles away, based in Freeport, 4.7 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (59.1 miles away, based in Richland Center, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- 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
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Dubuque. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Dubuque
Most washer calls in Dubuque 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 Dubuque
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Dubuque, IA
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Dubuque
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.