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 Junction City.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Junction City
15 repair companies serve Junction City from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Junction City itself, and the rest are spread across Salina (5), Topeka (4), and Manhattan (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. American Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Junction City. 3 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The 14 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars. Junction City is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Junction City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.1, 17.9 |
| Mention washers | 3 |
First up for Junction City: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.9 miles away, based in Salina, 4.5 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.6 miles away, based in Topeka, 3.8 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); F & C Appliance (19.2 miles away, based in Manhattan, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Washer Repair Involves
The Dryer Half of the Visit
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Junction City quote:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for Junction City, KS
Washer calls in Junction City most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Kansas leaves contractor and trade licensing, including plumbing and HVAC, to cities and counties, so who may do gas piping and gas appliance connections depends on the local jurisdiction. Source: Kansas Business Center: Business Starter Kit, Construction
In Kansas, you can report a problem to the Kansas Attorney General Public Protection Division (Consumer Protection).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Junction City
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Junction City, KS
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why won't my washer drain?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Junction City technician gets at the parts.