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 Wahpeton, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Wahpeton
Our data shows 8 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Wahpeton. 1 list an address in Wahpeton, and other nearby bases include Fargo (5), Moorhead (1), and Pelican Rapids (1). Distances run up to about 45 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 8 businesses. Wahpeton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wahpeton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 39.3, 40.0 |
At the top of the Wahpeton list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.2 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pete’s Appliance Repair LLC (41.7 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.9 stars from 237 reviews); Dacotah Tech Appliance (44.2 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.7 stars from 29 reviews); Appliance Pros (40.0 miles away, based in Fargo, 4.8 stars from 127 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Wahpeton Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Wahpeton 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 Wahpeton
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Wahpeton, ND
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why won't my washer spin?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.