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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Sikeston, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Sikeston MO
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Sikeston. 1 list an address in Sikeston, and other nearby bases include Paducah (7), Union City (2), and Poplar Bluff (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Rogers Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 9 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Sikeston 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.2, 21.5 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 23 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
At the top of the Sikeston list: Mr. Appliance of Poplar Bluff, Cape Girardeau and Farmington (48.1 miles away, based in Poplar Bluff, 4.9 stars from 551 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Cape Girardeau, 4.5 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.8 miles away, based in Union City, 4.4 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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 not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Sikeston. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Sikeston
Most washer calls in Sikeston 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.
Questions to Ask a Sikeston Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Sikeston, MO
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.