Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Havre, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Havre
Within 169 miles of Havre there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Havre itself, and the rest are spread across Great Falls (3), Lewistown (1), and Helena (1). The farthest listed company is about 168 miles out. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.5 miles out. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Havre 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.
| Repair companies inside 169 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 102.3, 102.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Havre: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (103.9 miles away, based in Great Falls, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (103.2 miles away, based in Great Falls, 5.0 stars from 432 reviews); Dixie Chix Applicance Repair (102.3 miles away, based in Lewistown, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Havre
Most washer calls in Havre 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 Montana, you can check a license with the Montana DLI Construction Contractor Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Montana Department of Justice, Office of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Havre
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Havre, MT
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Other Washer Repair in Havre
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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.