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. The Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cottage Grove. 3 list an address in Cottage Grove, and other nearby bases include St Paul (8), Inver Grove Heights (3), and Maplewood (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Of those, 8 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Home Appliance Repair And Maintenance Services, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.3, 3.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Cottage Grove: Super Care Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (20.7 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (14.4 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (12.9 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
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 not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Cottage Grove. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Cottage Grove, MN
Most washer calls in Cottage Grove 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.
Before You Book in Cottage Grove
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cottage Grove, MN
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Cottage Grove
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.