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 Lake Fenton list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lake Fenton
We found 38 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lake Fenton. The rest are spread across Waterford Township (6), Flint (4), and Burton (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. 15 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 7.5, 9.2 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
The leading options for Lake Fenton are Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Fenton, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (21.7 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (14.5 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waterford (19.9 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Lake Fenton. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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.
Laundry Notes for Lake Fenton, MI
Most washer calls in Lake Fenton 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Lake Fenton
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get 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: Lake Fenton, MI
Why won't my washer spin?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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.