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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Hastings, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Hastings
40 repair companies serve Hastings from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Hastings, and the rest are spread across St Paul (8), Cottage Grove (3), and Inver Grove Heights (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. The closest is Sunrise Appliance Repair & Service Hastings, about 0.7 miles away. 8 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hastings. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 7.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
Closest matches for Hastings: Super Care Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (23.8 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in River Falls, 4.5 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (15.2 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Hastings. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
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.
Around Hastings
Most washer calls in Hastings 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 Hastings
- 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: Hastings, MN
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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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.