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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Laurel that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Laurel
11 repair companies serve Laurel from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Billings (11). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is Fred's Appliance, about 10.8 miles away. 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Laurel is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Laurel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.8, 12.5, 12.5 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 11 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
The leading options for Laurel are Fred's Appliance (10.8 miles away, based in Billings, 4.4 stars from 739 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Big Sky Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Billings, 4.9 stars from 105 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in Billings, 1.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Waynes appliance repair corp (12.5 miles away, based in Billings, 5.0 stars from 55 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- 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
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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 Laurel Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Laurel 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.
Before You Book in Laurel
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Laurel, MT
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Laurel technician can then bring the right parts for either one.