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 North St. Paul that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, North St. Paul MN
40 repair companies serve North St. Paul from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include St Paul (9), Minneapolis (5), and Maplewood (3). The closest is David Hayes Appliance Service Specialists, about 0.4 miles away. 5 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 25 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North St. Paul. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for North St. Paul are Super Care Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (1.9 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (20.9 miles away, based in Ham Lake, 4.4 stars from 440 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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: $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?
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 North St. Paul
Most washer calls in North St. Paul 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 North St. Paul
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: North St. Paul, MN
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why won't my washer spin?
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.