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 Post Falls 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 Post Falls
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Post Falls. 2 list an address in Post Falls, and the rest are spread across Spokane (18), Spokane Valley (8), and Coeur d'Alene (3). 16 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Local Appliance Repair Service Post Falls is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Post Falls. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Post Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 2.8, 5.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 26 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
First up for Post Falls: AirNest Service/Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allway Service Appliance repair & Refrigeration repair (11.6 miles away, based in Spokane Valley, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Allway Service LLC (8.7 miles away, based in Coeur d'Alene, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pillar, Heating Air Appliance (7.1 miles away, based in Dalton Gardens, 5.0 stars from 533 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
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 leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Post Falls. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Around Post Falls
Most washer calls in Post 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.
Before You Book in Post Falls
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- 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: Post Falls, ID
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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 Post Falls technician can then bring the right parts for either one.