Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Columbia list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Columbia IL
40 repair companies serve Columbia from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Columbia itself, and other nearby bases include St. Louis (20), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Harres Home, about 1.3 miles away. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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 | 42 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 5.6, 6.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
At the top of the Columbia list: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (16.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (15.1 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (17.6 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Columbia
Most washer calls in Columbia 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Columbia
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia, IL
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Columbia
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.