Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Gunnison list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Gunnison
7 repair companies serve Gunnison from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Gunnison itself, and other nearby bases include Salida (2), Montrose (2), and Leadville (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Of those, 4 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Gunnison is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 45.5, 45.7 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
First up for Gunnison: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (58.9 miles away, based in Leadville, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (45.5 miles away, based in Salida, 2.4 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.5 miles away, based in Montrose, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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 leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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 Gunnison Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Gunnison 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Gunnison
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gunnison, CO
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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.