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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Antigo that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Antigo
Within 60 miles of Antigo there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Antigo itself, and the rest are spread across Wausau (2), Rhinelander (2), and Stevens Point (2). Of those, 4 mention washer or dryer work by name. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Antigo. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Antigo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 11.8, 26.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 4 |
Closest matches for Antigo: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.9 miles away, based in Rhinelander, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.7 miles away, based in Stevens Point, 4.4 stars from 99 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bartell Appliance Services (36.5 miles away, based in Rhinelander, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 Antigo
Most washer calls in Antigo 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Antigo
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Antigo, WI
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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 Antigo technician can then bring the right parts for either one.