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 Colville list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Colville
Within 62 miles of Colville there are 8 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Spokane (6), Valley (1), and Chattaroy (1). Distances run up to about 61 miles. 1 lists washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is ABC Economy Appliance Hospital, about 26.8 miles away. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Colville is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 26.8, 48.3, 58.1 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 62 miles | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
First up for Colville: Sears Appliance Repair (61.2 miles away, based in Spokane, 4.5 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Spokane Appliance Technicians (61.2 miles away, based in Spokane, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Repair Shop (58.1 miles away, based in Spokane, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ABC Economy Appliance Hospital (26.8 miles away, based in Valley).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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 draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Colville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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.
Local Notes for Colville
Most washer calls in Colville 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.
Before You Book in Colville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Colville, WA
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Other Washer Repair in Colville
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Colville
If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.