When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. We sort the Northfield listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Northfield
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Northfield. The rest are spread across Burnsville (5), Bloomington (4), and Faribault (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Brent's Appliance Service, about 11.0 miles away. 9 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 29 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.0, 12.0, 13.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
The leading options for Northfield are Quality Appliance (13.0 miles away, based in Faribault, 4.9 stars from 213 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (21.6 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (19.4 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tony's Appliance (21.3 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Leaks under or behind the washer
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
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
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- 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?
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.
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
- 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 Northfield
Washer calls in Northfield most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Northfield
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Northfield, MN
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Do you cover Northfield and nearby towns?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Northfield technician gets at the parts.