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 Marquette, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Marquette
Within 66 miles of Marquette there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Marquette, and other nearby bases include Dollar Bay (2), Skandia (1), and Escanaba (1). Distances run up to about 65 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Of those, 3 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 5 businesses. Marquette is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marquette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (66 mi) | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 12.5, 56.7 |
First up for Marquette: Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (60.4 miles away, based in Kingsford, 4.3 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (56.7 miles away, based in Escanaba, 4.7 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); J&H Enterprises of Marquette llc (12.5 miles away, based in Skandia, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- 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
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Marquette, MI
Most washer calls in Marquette 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 Marquette
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Marquette, MI
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Other Washer Repair in Marquette
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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 Marquette technician can then bring the right parts for either one.