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. The companies below serve Box Elder and the Pennington County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Box Elder
8 repair companies serve Box Elder from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Rapid City (5), Spearfish (2), and Hot Springs (1). The farthest listed company is about 51 miles out. 3 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The closest is K&D Appliance Service, about 4.0 miles away. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Box Elder is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.0, 5.8, 7.0 |
| Mention washers | 3 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
The leading options for Box Elder are Appliance Repair Services (7.4 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.9 stars from 279 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Rapid City, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.4 miles away, based in Spearfish, lists Saturday hours); K&D Appliance Service (4.0 miles away, based in Rapid City, 4.8 stars from 1,304 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
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 Box Elder quote:
- 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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
- 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)
What Box Elder Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Box Elder most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Box Elder
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Box Elder, SD
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Other Dryer Repair in Box Elder
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Box Elder technician gets at the parts.