A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Lamar list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Lamar
Within 109 miles of Lamar there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lamar itself, and the rest are spread across Garden City (2), Pueblo (2), and La Junta (1). Distances run up to about 109 miles. Of those, 2 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Bair's Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.0 miles away. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lamar is inside its regular service area.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 50.9, 94.1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Companies within 109 miles | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
The leading options for Lamar are Bair's Appliance Repair LLC (0.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (50.9 miles away, based in La Junta, 4.3 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Service Guard (94.1 miles away, based in Garden City, 5.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); B & T Appliance (108.5 miles away, based in Pueblo, 4.3 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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 washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Lamar
Most washer calls in Lamar 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 Lamar 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?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lamar, CO
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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.