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. The Durango list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Durango
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Durango. 6 of them are based in Durango itself, and other nearby bases include Farmington (3), Pagosa Springs (3), and Bayfield (1). Distances run up to about 48 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.7 miles away. 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Durango is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 3.7, 5.9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 15 |
Closest matches for Durango: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.8 miles away, based in Farmington, 3.3 stars from 49 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.1 miles away, based in Pagosa Springs, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.3 miles away, based in Cortez, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Durango. 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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.
Around Durango
Most washer calls in Durango 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.
Questions to Ask a Durango Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Durango, CO
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Other Washer Repair in Durango
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Durango
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Durango technician can then bring the right parts for either one.