Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Mendota Heights list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Mendota Heights
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Mendota Heights. The rest are spread across Minneapolis (10), St Paul (8), and Bloomington (4). The farthest listed company is about 11 miles out. Merit Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Mendota Heights. 5 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mendota Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 3.1, 3.3 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
Closest matches for Mendota Heights: Super Care Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (13.6 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMA Appliance Service (14.3 miles away, based in Hopkins, 5.0 stars from 82 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- 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
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire 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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Mendota Heights. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Local Notes for Mendota Heights
Most washer calls in Mendota 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.
Questions to Ask a Mendota Heights Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Mendota Heights, MN
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.