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 Duluth that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Duluth
10 repair companies serve Duluth from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Duluth, and other nearby bases include Superior (2), Esko (1), and Cloquet (1). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions washer or dryer work by name. The closest is On-Target Appliance Repair, about 1.9 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 7 businesses. Duluth is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Duluth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 10 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.3, 2.9 |
First up for Duluth: Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Better Service Duluth Inc (10.3 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews); On-Target Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away); Northern Star Food Equipment (14.8 miles away, based in Cloquet, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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.
Around Duluth
Most washer calls in Duluth 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 Duluth
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Duluth, MN
Why won't my washer spin?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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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.