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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Caldwell that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Caldwell ID
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Caldwell. 7 list an address in Caldwell, and other nearby bases include Boise (12), Nampa (8), and Meridian (6). Of those, 8 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Same-Day Appliance Fix Caldwell., about 1.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Caldwell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 1.9, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
First up for Caldwell: Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (4.3 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.8 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Murf's Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Western Boise Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Boise, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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 not draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Caldwell
Most washer calls in Caldwell 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Caldwell
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Caldwell, ID
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Other Washer Repair in Caldwell
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Caldwell
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 Caldwell technician can then bring the right parts for either one.