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 Cape Girardeau list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Cape Girardeau MO
Within 60 miles of Cape Girardeau there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Cape Girardeau, and the rest are spread across Paducah (7), Marion (2), and Jackson (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Cape Girardeau. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cape Girardeau is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 9.7, 20.7 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 24 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Cape Girardeau: Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.0 miles away, based in Perryville, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.9 miles away, based in Marion, 4.4 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.5 miles away, based in Paducah, 4.3 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
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
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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 Cape Girardeau
Most washer calls in Cape Girardeau 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.
In Missouri, you can report a problem to the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Cape Girardeau
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cape Girardeau, MO
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Cape Girardeau
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Cape Girardeau technician can then bring the right parts for either one.