When a washer quits in Lafayette, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Lafayette, CO
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lafayette. 3 list an address in Lafayette, and other nearby bases include Westminster (13), Thornton (8), and Broomfield (6). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Vanguard Lafayette Appliance Repair Co, around 0.5 miles out. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lafayette. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 1.9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Lafayette list: Columbine Appliance & Fireplaces (3.4 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 2,693 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Boulder (5.8 miles away, based in Boulder, 4.8 stars from 598 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Elevation Appliance and Fireplace (8.7 miles away, based in Frederick, 5.0 stars from 167 reviews); Fix Master Appliance Repair (10.9 miles away, based in Thornton, 5.0 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
The Usual Washer Culprits in Lafayette
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Lafayette, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Laundry Notes for Lafayette, CO
Most washer calls in Lafayette 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.
Colorado's Division of Professions and Occupations has no appliance repair license; its trade licenses cover plumbing and electrical work. Source: Occupational Professions (Colorado DORA Division of Professions and Occupations)
In Colorado, you can check a license with the Colorado DORA License Lookup or report a problem to the Colorado Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Lafayette
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lafayette, CO
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Washer Repair by Brand in Lafayette
Washing Machine Repair Near Lafayette
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Lafayette faster and cheaper.