Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. The companies below serve Mountain Home and the Elmore County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Mountain Home, ID
Within 60 miles of Mountain Home there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Mountain Home itself, and the rest are spread across Boise (22), Nampa (8), and Meridian (6). 12 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Brookside Appliance Repair Mountain, around 0.1 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Mountain Home is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mountain Home. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 41.5, 41.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
At the top of the Mountain Home list: Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (55.6 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Western Boise Appliance Repair (42.2 miles away, based in Boise, 4.9 stars from 84 reviews); Murf's Appliance Repair (46.3 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.8 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Murf's Appliance Repair (42.7 miles away, based in Boise, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Mountain Home quote:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Mountain Home
Washer calls in Mountain Home most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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
Idaho treats gas piping, gas appliances and their venting as HVAC work licensed by the state through DOPL, with specialty HVAC licenses available for gas piping or gas appliances alone and a limited heating specialty for propane-fired appliances. Source: Idaho Code Section 54-5003, Definitions (HVAC)
Before You Book in Mountain Home
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Mountain Home, ID
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Other Dryer Repair in Mountain Home
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Mountain Home
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Mountain Home technician gets at the parts.