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 College Place 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 College Place
Our data shows 15 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of College Place. Other nearby bases include Walla Walla (3), Pasco (3), and Kennewick (3). The closest is Batteries Plus Phone Repair, about 2.2 miles away. 2 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. College Place is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 6.2, 6.8 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for College Place are Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (36.1 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Batteries Plus Phone Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fred's Appliance (41.6 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tompkins Appliance Services (6.2 miles away, based in Walla Walla, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting 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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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.
Around College Place
Most washer calls in College Place 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 College Place
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering 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: College Place, WA
Why won't my washer spin?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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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 College Place technician can then bring the right parts for either one.