Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Box Elder list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Box Elder
8 repair companies serve Box Elder from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Rapid City (5), Spearfish (2), and Hot Springs (1). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is K&D Appliance Service, about 4.0 miles away. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Box Elder is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 5.8, 7.0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
The leading options for Box Elder are Appliance Repair Services (7.4 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.4 miles away, based in Spearfish, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Box Elder. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Box Elder Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Box Elder 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Box Elder
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Box Elder, SD
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Other Washer Repair in Box Elder
Washer & Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
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.