Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Gunbarrel that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Gunbarrel
Within 30 miles of Gunbarrel there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Longmont (7), Westminster (7), and Boulder (6). Appliance Master Boulder is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Gunbarrel. 8 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gunbarrel. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.5, 3.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
First up for Gunbarrel: Tonny's Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 217 reviews); Elevation Appliance and Fireplace (9.8 miles away, based in Frederick, 5.0 stars from 167 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Boulder (3.8 miles away, based in Boulder, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Team Arvada (15.8 miles away, based in Arvada, 4.9 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- 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.
Around Gunbarrel
Most washer calls in Gunbarrel 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 Gunbarrel
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gunbarrel, 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?
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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.