Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Idaho Falls list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Idaho Falls ID
Within 60 miles of Idaho Falls there are 16 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Idaho Falls itself, and other nearby bases include Blackfoot (3), Rexburg (3), and Pocatello (3). Distances run up to about 56 miles. A-Z Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Idaho Falls. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Idaho Falls is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 2.3, 2.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Idaho Falls: Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (2.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Making Mends Appliance Repair & Rentals (28.6 miles away, based in Rexburg, 4.9 stars from 59 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (47.1 miles away, based in Pocatello, 4.7 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Idaho Falls. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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.
Laundry Notes for Idaho Falls, ID
Most washer calls in Idaho Falls 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Idaho Falls
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Idaho Falls, ID
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Other Washer Repair in Idaho Falls
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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 Idaho Falls technician can then bring the right parts for either one.