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 Lamesa 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 Lamesa
18 repair companies serve Lamesa from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Lubbock (8), Midland (7), and Seminole (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Nearest on the list: Fehr's Appliance Repair Center, around 41.8 miles out. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 15 rated companies in range average 3.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lamesa is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lamesa. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 41.8, 44.9, 49.7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
At the top of the Lamesa list: Sears Appliance Repair (55.7 miles away, based in Lubbock, 4.6 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.9 miles away, based in Big Spring, 4.6 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (49.7 miles away, based in Midland, 3.7 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Tech (51.2 miles away, based in Midland, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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 spinning or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- 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 Lamesa, TX
Most washer calls in Lamesa 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.
Texas has no separate appliance repair license; under the Plumbing License Law, appliance dealers and their employees may install and service appliances (other than water heaters) without a plumbing license when hooking up to existing openings with a code-approved appliance connector, while other gas or water piping work generally requires a plumbing license. Source: Plumbing License Law, Tex. Occ. Code ch. 1301, ยง1301.053 (Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners)
In Texas, you can check a license with the Texas plumbing Public License Search or report a problem to the Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Lamesa
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lamesa, TX
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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 Lamesa technician can then bring the right parts for either one.