A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving South St. Paul and the Dakota County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving South St. Paul, MN
Within 30 miles of South St. Paul there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St Paul (8), Minneapolis (5), and Bloomington (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Ollom Appliance, around 0.5 miles out. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 2.2, 2.3 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
The leading options for South St. Paul are Super Care Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (10.4 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (12.3 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Water, Power and Safety First
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in South St. Paul, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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 South St. Paul
Most washer calls in South St. Paul 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in South St. Paul
- 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?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: South St. Paul, MN
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
What should I check before calling?
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Before you call a South St. Paul technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.