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 Clifton that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Clifton
Within 30 miles of Clifton there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Grand Junction (12). The closest is APPLIANCE SERVICE AND PARTS, about 1.6 miles away. Of those, 5 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 11 businesses.
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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 2.5 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
First up for Clifton: Affordable Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.6 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Doctor (5.6 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.4 stars from 122 reviews); Century Appliance, LLC (8.2 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Grand Junction, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Clifton. 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
What Clifton Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Clifton 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 Clifton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Clifton, CO
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.