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 St. Johns that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, St. Johns MI
13 repair companies serve St. Johns from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Lansing (5), St Johns (1), and Ashley (1). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. K & S Appliance Repair Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from St. Johns. 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 13.7, 14.5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the St. Johns list: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (18.3 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.8 miles away, based in Alma, 4.5 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.6 miles away, based in Ionia, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire 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
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 leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in St. Johns. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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. Johns
Most washer calls in St. Johns 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. Johns
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Johns, MI
Why won't my washer spin?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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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. Johns technician can then bring the right parts for either one.