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 Crete listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Crete
16 repair companies serve Crete from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Crete itself, and other nearby bases include Lincoln (12), Seward (1), and Beatrice (1). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 4 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Gene's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Crete. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 16.4, 18.3 |
First up for Crete: Metro TV & Appliances (21.8 miles away, based in Lincoln, 4.2 stars from 358 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Lincoln, 3.9 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Savers Appliance Service (20.8 miles away, based in Lincoln, 1.5 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Beatrice, 4.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Washer will not spin or agitate
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What a Washer Repair Involves
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 Crete
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 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?
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.
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Crete Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Crete most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
Nebraska has no state agency licensing plumbers; plumbing licensing, including gas fitter licenses in cities such as Lincoln, is set locally by city or village plumbing boards. Source: Nebraska Legislature: report on regulation of Master Plumbers (Legislative Council)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Crete
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Crete, NE
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Other Dryer Repair in Crete
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Crete technician gets at the parts.