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 Artesia list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Artesia NM
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 88 miles of Artesia. The rest are spread across Roswell (3), Hobbs (1), and Ruidoso Downs (1). 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 36.5 miles from Artesia. Rated companies nearby average 2.7 stars across 4 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Artesia 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.
| Companies within 88 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 36.5, 37.0, 37.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
At the top of the Artesia list: Sears Appliance Repair (36.5 miles away, based in Roswell, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (76.6 miles away, based in Ruidoso Downs, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (75.1 miles away, based in Hobbs, lists Saturday hours); Ramirez Appliance Repair./ (37.0 miles away, based in Roswell, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Artesia. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Artesia
Most washer calls in Artesia 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.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
In New Mexico, you can check a license with the NM Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries: Verify a License or report a problem to the New Mexico Department of Justice (Attorney General), Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Artesia
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Artesia, NM
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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 Artesia technician can then bring the right parts for either one.