A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Richmond list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Richmond
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Richmond. 1 list an address in Richmond, and the rest are spread across Kansas City (15), Independence (6), and Lee's Summit (6). Of those, 6 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Oliphant Appliance Service, about 0.9 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Richmond is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Richmond. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 26.5, 26.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
Closest matches for Richmond: Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in Cameron, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Shark (39.4 miles away, based in Prairie Village, 4.9 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Richmond. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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 Richmond
Most washer calls in Richmond 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 Richmond
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Richmond, MO
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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.