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 Blaine list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Blaine
8 repair companies serve Blaine from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Bellingham (7) and Oak Harbor (1). Distances run up to about 50 miles. The closest is ICE DR., about 17.6 miles away. Of those, 1 mentions washer or dryer work by name. The 5 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blaine is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Blaine. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 17.6, 18.3, 18.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 8 |
First up for Blaine: Brian's renewed (20.2 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.6 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Viking Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.3 stars from 8 reviews); ICE DR. (17.6 miles away, based in Bellingham); Sub Zero Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Bellingham, 4.3 stars from 90 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- 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
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- 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.
What Blaine Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Blaine 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Blaine
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Blaine, WA
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why won't my washer spin?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Blaine
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 Blaine technician can then bring the right parts for either one.