When a washer quits in Ammon, 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. The Ammon list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Ammon, ID
Our data shows 16 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ammon. Other nearby bases include Idaho Falls (4), Rexburg (3), and Blackfoot (3). The farthest listed company is about 52 miles out. 4 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ammon is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.8, 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
At the top of the Ammon list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (1.9 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Making Mends Appliance Repair & Rentals (27.7 miles away, based in Rexburg, 4.9 stars from 59 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (48.3 miles away, based in Pocatello, 4.7 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Ammon, ID
Most washer calls in Ammon 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
In Idaho, you can check a license with the Idaho DOPL Search for a License or Registration or report a problem to the Idaho Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Ammon Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Ammon, ID
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Before you call a Ammon technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.