A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Grimes.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Grimes, IA
27 repair companies serve Grimes from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Grimes, and the rest are spread across Des Moines (11), Urbandale (5), and West Des Moines (3). Distances run up to about 26 miles. 7 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Greens Appliance, Heating & Cooling is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Grimes. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Grimes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| Mention washers | 7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.3, 3.7 |
Closest matches for Grimes: Warners' Stellian Appliance (7.3 miles away, based in West Des Moines, 4.8 stars from 1,395 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Westside Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Urbandale, 4.6 stars from 774 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Waukee, 4.2 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Des Moines, 4.2 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Washer will not spin or agitate
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Grimes quote:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Have These Handy
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Dryer Notes for Grimes, IA
Washer calls in Grimes most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
Fuel gas piping falls within Iowa's statutory definition of plumbing, and gas lines tied to HVAC, hydronic and refrigeration systems are covered by those mechanical licenses, all issued by the state Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board; people qualified under liquefied petroleum gas rules may work on propane equipment and its piping. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
Questions to Ask a Grimes Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Grimes, IA
Which areas near Grimes do these technicians cover?
Why won't my washer drain?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Dryer Repair in Grimes
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Grimes technician gets at the parts.