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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Salina, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Salina KS
Our data shows 10 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Salina. 5 list an address in Salina, and other nearby bases include Junction City (2), McPherson (1), and Clay Center (1). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Nearest on the list: Smoky Valley Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Salina is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.6, 1.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
Closest matches for Salina: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Junction City, 4.4 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (54.8 miles away, based in Newton, 4.6 stars from 265 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smoky Valley Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 73 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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 spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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.
What Salina Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Salina 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).
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Salina
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Salina, KS
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Why won't my washer spin?
More Washing Machine Repair in Salina, KS
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Salina
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.