Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Scottsdale that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Scottsdale
Within 30 miles of Scottsdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 18 of them are based in Scottsdale itself, and the rest are spread across Phoenix (15), Fountain Hills (3), and Carefree (1). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is Premier Appliance Repair Scottsdale AZ, about 3.0 miles away. 8 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 32 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.2, 4.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
First up for Scottsdale: Hillside Appliance Services (6.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 846 reviews, lists Saturday hours); High Desert Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Midtown Phoenix (15.7 miles away, based in Phoenix, 4.6 stars from 296 reviews); Appliance Works: Cave Creek Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Cave Creek, 5.0 stars from 272 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Scottsdale
City of Scottsdale Water, which supplies Scottsdale, reports hardness of very hard: about 16-18 gpg (275-300 mg/L) north of Chaparral Rd, 20-22 gpg (340-370 mg/L) between Indian School and Chaparral, 22-25 gpg (370-430 mg/L) south of Indian School Rd. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Scottsdale - Hard Water Fact Sheet
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Scottsdale
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Scottsdale, AZ
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Scottsdale
If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.