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 Kansas City.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Kansas City, KS
40 repair companies serve Kansas City from within 30 miles. 17 of them are based in Kansas City itself, and other nearby bases include Overland Park (9), Independence (4), and Lenexa (2). American Appliances Outlet is the nearest, roughly 6.2 miles from Kansas City. 6 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Mention washers | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.2, 7.8, 8.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 56 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
Closest matches for Kansas City: Appliance Shark (11.5 miles away, based in Prairie Village, 4.9 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in Independence, 4.5 stars from 909 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tager Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Olathe, 4.9 stars from 249 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Independence, 4.8 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
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
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Kansas City
Washer calls in Kansas 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).
Questions to Ask a Kansas City Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Kansas City, KS
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Kansas City technician gets at the parts.