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 St. Clair list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near St. Clair
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of St. Clair. Other nearby bases include Clinton Township (5), Columbus (1), and Marine City (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 11 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Uncle Jack's Appliance Repair, around 8.8 miles out. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Clair. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.8, 9.0, 11.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
At the top of the St. Clair list: Sears Appliance Repair (13.6 miles away, based in Fort Gratiot Township, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Marine City, 4.6 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Macomb County (25.2 miles away, based in Mt Clemens, 4.8 stars from 245 reviews); Higher Standards Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Harrison Township, 4.4 stars from 299 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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: washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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.
Local Notes for St. Clair
Most washer calls in St. Clair 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near St. Clair
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Clair, MI
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why won't my washer spin?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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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 St. Clair technician can then bring the right parts for either one.