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 Bloomington that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Bloomington MN
40 repair companies serve Bloomington from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Bloomington, and other nearby bases include Minneapolis (9), Eden Prairie (5), and Hopkins (5). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Advanced Appliance Repair Bloomington. is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Bloomington. 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bloomington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Bloomington list: Super Care Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (6.1 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (8.4 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.4 stars from 160 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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 washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Bloomington. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Bloomington Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Bloomington 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Questions to Ask a Bloomington Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Bloomington, MN
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Other Washer Repair in Bloomington
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Bloomington
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 Bloomington technician can then bring the right parts for either one.