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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Shawnee that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Shawnee KS
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shawnee. Other nearby bases include Kansas City (17), Overland Park (9), and Lenexa (2). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Of those, 3 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Action Appliance Inc., around 5.5 miles out. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shawnee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.5, 5.9, 6.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
At the top of the Shawnee list: Appliance Shark (10.6 miles away, based in Prairie Village, 4.9 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tager Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.0 miles away, based in Lawrence, 4.4 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- 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
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
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 Shawnee
Most washer calls in Shawnee 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 Shawnee
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Shawnee, KS
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Other Washer Repair in Shawnee
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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.