Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Grand Blanc.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Grand Blanc, MI
Within 30 miles of Grand Blanc there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Waterford Township (6), Flint (4), and Lapeer (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Weed’s Appliances, around 3.7 miles out. 16 list washer and dryer repair specifically. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Grand Blanc. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.7, 4.5, 6.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Mention washers | 16 |
At the top of the Grand Blanc list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Fenton, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (28.2 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Waterford (20.3 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.7 stars from 348 reviews).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Leaks under or behind the washer
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Grand Blanc
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Grand Blanc quote:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Before the Visit
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Grand Blanc
Washer calls in Grand Blanc most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Gas piping work is licensed by the state through mechanical contractor specialty classifications, including fuel gas piping, fuel gas piping and venting, and LP distribution piping. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Questions to Ask a Grand Blanc Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Grand Blanc, MI
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
More Laundry Repair in Grand Blanc, MI
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Grand Blanc
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Grand Blanc technician gets at the parts.