When a washer quits in St. Joseph, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The St. Joseph list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near St. Joseph
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of St. Joseph. The rest are spread across St Cloud (5), Sauk Rapids (2), and Rogers (2). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 4.8 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. St. Joseph is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from St. Joseph. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.8, 4.9, 6.3 |
Closest matches for St. Joseph: Omega Force Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.8 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crosstown Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); Home Appliance Service (27.2 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in St Cloud, 4.4 stars from 86 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
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What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in St. Joseph
Before replacing a washer in St. Joseph, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Around St. Joseph
Most washer calls in St. Joseph 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.
Before You Book in St. Joseph
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: St. Joseph, MN
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a St. Joseph technician a trip for parts.