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 Finley list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Finley
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Finley. The rest are spread across Kennewick (3), Pasco (3), and Walla Walla (3). Distances run up to about 47 miles. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: All City Appliance, around 4.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 14 businesses. Finley is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Finley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 4.8, 5.7 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
The leading options for Finley are Master's Appliance & Refrigeration, LLC (4.8 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.2 stars from 77 reviews); Fred's Appliance (8.9 miles away, based in Kennewick, 4.1 stars from 731 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VSG Appliances (6.0 miles away, based in Pasco, 4.9 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Columbia Appliance (22.4 miles away, based in Umatilla, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- 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
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs 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.
Local Notes for Finley
Most washer calls in Finley 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 Finley Washer Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Finley, WA
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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.