A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Lawrence list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lawrence
21 repair companies serve Lawrence from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Lawrence itself, and the rest are spread across Topeka (4), Ottawa (3), and Lenexa (2). Nearest on the list: Stoneback Appliance, around 0.5 miles out. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 19 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
At the top of the Lawrence list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.4 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tager Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.8 miles away, based in Ottawa, 4.6 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Topeka, 3.8 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Lawrence. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
What Lawrence Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lawrence 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).
Before You Book in Lawrence
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lawrence, KS
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Lawrence technician can then bring the right parts for either one.