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 Columbia Heights that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Columbia Heights MN
Within 30 miles of Columbia Heights there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Minneapolis (12), St Paul (9), and Blaine (5). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Oakridge Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Columbia Heights. 5 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 25 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 3.5, 4.1 |
The leading options for Columbia Heights are Super Care Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (12.3 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews); Appliance Solutions (15.2 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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 Columbia Heights
Most washer calls in Columbia Heights 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Columbia Heights
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia Heights, MN
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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.