When a washer quits in Blackfoot, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Blackfoot and the Bingham County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Blackfoot
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Blackfoot. 3 list an address in Blackfoot, and other nearby bases include Idaho Falls (4), Pocatello (3), and Rexburg (3). Distances run up to about 54 miles. The closest is David Clark Refrigeration., about 0.3 miles away. Of those, 4 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blackfoot is inside its regular service area.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 5.3, 12.7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 16 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 9 |
The leading options for Blackfoot are Sears Appliance Repair (26.7 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.7 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sarah's Appliance Repair LLC (25.8 miles away, based in Idaho Falls, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in Pocatello, 4.7 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Making Mends Appliance Repair & Rentals (53.9 miles away, based in Rexburg, 4.9 stars from 59 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Blackfoot Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Blackfoot
Before replacing a washer in Blackfoot, 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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 Blackfoot, ID
Most washer calls in Blackfoot 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.
Before You Book in Blackfoot
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Blackfoot, ID
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Why is there water left in my washer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Blackfoot
Before you call a Blackfoot 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.