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 Rifle 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 Rifle
Within 60 miles of Rifle there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Rifle, and other nearby bases include Grand Junction (12), Glenwood Springs (1), and Gypsum (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Rifle. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 17 businesses. Rifle is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 23.9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Rifle are Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliance Repair (49.3 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.6 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Doctor (52.9 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.4 stars from 122 reviews); Century Appliance, LLC (55.3 miles away, based in Grand Junction, 4.4 stars from 108 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
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
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining 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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Rifle
Most washer calls in Rifle 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 Rifle
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Rifle, CO
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Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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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.