Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Columbia that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Columbia
Our data shows 18 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Columbia. 7 list an address in Columbia, and the rest are spread across Jefferson City (4), Fulton (2), and Boonville (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Nearest on the list: Kevin's Water Heating Repair., around 0.6 miles out. 6 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
At the top of the Columbia list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.5 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Williams HVAC & Appliance repair service (3.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.1 miles away, based in Mexico, 4.3 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
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 washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- 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.
What Columbia Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Columbia 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Columbia
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Columbia, MO
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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.