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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Alamosa, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Alamosa
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 67-mile radius of Alamosa. 1 list an address in Alamosa, and other nearby bases include Pagosa Springs (3), Colorado City (2), and Cotopaxi (1). The farthest listed company is about 67 miles out. 1 lists washer or dryer work specifically. Ivan's Appliance and Small Engines Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Alamosa. The 4 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alamosa is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alamosa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 63.9, 64.9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 67 miles | 7 |
Closest matches for Alamosa: Sears Appliance Repair (66.5 miles away, based in Pagosa Springs, lists Saturday hours); Ivan's Appliance and Small Engines Repair (0.6 miles away, 3.8 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WRIGHT APPLIANCE SERVICE AND REPAIR LLC (64.9 miles away, based in Cotopaxi, 3.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Premier Appliance Care (65.1 miles away, based in Colorado City, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
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: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Alamosa. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Laundry Notes for Alamosa, CO
Most washer calls in Alamosa 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Alamosa
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Alamosa, CO
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Alamosa
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.