Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Laurium that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Laurium
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 81 miles of Laurium. Other nearby bases include Dollar Bay (2), Calumet (1), and Mohawk (1). The farthest listed company is about 80 miles out. The closest is North State Refrigeration., about 0.4 miles away. 1 lists washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 2.6 stars across 4 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Laurium is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laurium. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 5.8, 8.2 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (81 mi) | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
Closest matches for Laurium: Sears Appliance Repair (67.7 miles away, based in Marquette, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); North State Refrigeration. (0.4 miles away, based in Calumet, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mohawk Emergency Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Mohawk, lists Saturday hours); Keweenaw Kitchens. (8.2 miles away, based in Dollar Bay, 4.0 stars from 4 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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 spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Laurium
Most washer calls in Laurium 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.
Before You Book in Laurium
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Laurium, MI
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Laurium
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.