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 Madras 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 Madras
13 repair companies serve Madras from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Madras itself, and the rest are spread across Bend (8), Prineville (2), and Redmond (2). Distances run up to about 44 miles. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Madras is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Madras. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 22.6, 24.7 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Madras: Polished Appliance Repair - Serving Central Oregon, Medford, and Eugene (24.7 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.5 stars from 261 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, lists Saturday hours); CORTech Services LLC. (42.2 miles away, based in Bend, 4.6 stars from 297 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Redmond, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
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 spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Madras. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Madras, OR
Most washer calls in Madras 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.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Madras
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Madras, OR
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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 Madras technician can then bring the right parts for either one.