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 Show Low that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Show Low
Within 60 miles of Show Low there are 5 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Show Low, and other nearby bases include Pinetop (2), Taylor (1), and Holbrook (1). The farthest listed company is about 44 miles out. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 5.0 stars across 5 businesses. Show Low is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 11.1, 14.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
First up for Show Low: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elite Appliance Repair LLC (11.1 miles away, based in Pinetop, 5.0 stars from 195 reviews); First Call Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Pinetop, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews); Atlas Appliance Repair Taylor (14.6 miles away, based in Taylor, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Show Low. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What Show Low Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Show Low come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Show Low
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Show Low, AZ
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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.