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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of University City that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, University City MO
40 repair companies serve University City from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in University City, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (24), Hazelwood (3), and Affton (2). 5 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. All American Appliance and HVAC Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from University City. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 1.6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
Closest matches for University City: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (0.5 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater St. Louis (9.8 miles away, based in Ballwin, 4.8 stars from 1,345 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
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
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair 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 University City
Most washer calls in University City 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 University City Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: University City, MO
What stops a washer from spinning?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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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.