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 Fargo 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 Fargo
Within 60 miles of Fargo there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Fargo, and other nearby bases include Moorhead (1), Pelican Rapids (1), and Wahpeton (1). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. Nearest on the list: Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC, around 0.6 miles out. 1 of them mentions washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 8 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Fargo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fargo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.9, 2.2 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
First up for Fargo: Sears Appliance Repair (42.8 miles away, based in Wahpeton, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Dacotah Tech Appliance (3.2 miles away, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews); Appliance Pros (2.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire 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
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: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Fargo. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Fargo, ND
Most washer calls in Fargo 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 North Dakota, you can check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State FirstStop contractor search or report a problem to the North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Fargo
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fargo, ND
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
More Washing Machine Repair in Fargo, ND
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Fargo
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.