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 Ephrata list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Ephrata WA
Within 60 miles of Ephrata there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across East Wenatchee (2), Moses Lake (1), and Wenatchee (1). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 17.4 miles from Ephrata. Of those, 2 mention washer or dryer work by name. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ephrata is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ephrata. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.4, 34.6, 36.0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
The leading options for Ephrata are Sears Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Moses Lake, 3.9 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.5 stars from 134 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wenatchee Appliance Service (38.3 miles away, based in Wenatchee, 4.4 stars from 118 reviews); Guarantee Appliance (34.6 miles away, based in East Wenatchee, 4.6 stars from 21 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Around Ephrata
Most washer calls in Ephrata 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.
Questions to Ask a Ephrata Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Ephrata, WA
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Ephrata
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.