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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Fruit Heights that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Fruit Heights
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fruit Heights. Other nearby bases include Salt Lake City (15), Clearfield (3), and Ogden (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Of those, 1 mentions washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Precision Appliance Installs, about 1.2 miles away. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 3.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
Closest matches for Fruit Heights: PowerClean Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Quality Appliance Service (21.3 miles away, based in West Valley City, 4.6 stars from 1,441 reviews); Eagle Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in West Jordan, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service By Paul (26.6 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
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
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Fruit Heights
Most washer calls in Fruit Heights 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Fruit Heights
- 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?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fruit Heights, UT
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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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 Fruit Heights technician can then bring the right parts for either one.