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 Fort Scott list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Fort Scott
18 repair companies serve Fort Scott from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Fort Scott, and other nearby bases include Joplin (7), Pittsburg (2), and Chanute (2). Dan's Appliance Services. is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Fort Scott. 8 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 18 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Fort Scott is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Scott. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 19.0, 27.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 18 |
Closest matches for Fort Scott: Bowers Service Co (51.0 miles away, based in Carthage, 4.8 stars from 156 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Joplin (52.3 miles away, based in Joplin, 4.9 stars from 426 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (46.0 miles away, based in Parsons, 4.6 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Pittsburg, 4.5 stars from 51 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Laundry Notes for Fort Scott, KS
Most washer calls in Fort Scott 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 Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fort Scott
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Scott, KS
What stops a washer from spinning?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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.