Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Stillwater, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Stillwater MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Stillwater. 1 list an address in Stillwater, and the rest are spread across St Paul (7), Maplewood (3), and West St Paul (3). The closest is St.Croix Appliance Repair & Handyman Service, about 1.0 miles away. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. The 24 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.2, 4.4 |
First up for Stillwater: Super Care Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (6.9 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in River Falls, 4.5 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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 draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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 Stillwater
Most washer calls in Stillwater 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 Stillwater
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Stillwater, MN
Why won't my washer spin?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Stillwater
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.