A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Ruidoso and the Lincoln County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Ruidoso
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 89 miles of Ruidoso. The rest are spread across Roswell (3), Ruidoso Downs (1), and Alamogordo (1). Distances run up to about 88 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 3.0 miles away. Of those, 2 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 2.9 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ruidoso is inside its regular service area.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 36.7, 64.7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 0 |
| Companies within 89 miles | 6 |
| Mention washers | 2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
Closest matches for Ruidoso: Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Ruidoso Downs, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (64.7 miles away, based in Roswell, 3.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chuck's Appliance Repair (36.7 miles away, based in Alamogordo, 3.2 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramirez Appliance Repair./ (64.8 miles away, based in Roswell, 3.7 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Musty smell from a front-loader
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What a Washer Repair Involves
The Dryer Half of the Visit
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 Ruidoso quote:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Ruidoso Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Ruidoso most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
New Mexico has no appliance-repair-only license; installing, repairing and servicing natural gas piping and listed gas appliances falls under the Construction Industries Division's MM-2 natural gas fitting classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
Natural gas piping and gas appliance work needs a Construction Industries Division MM-2 (natural gas fitting) or MM-98 (mechanical) license, with journeyman gas fitter certification for workers; the plumbing-only MM-1 class excludes gas appliances and gas piping, and LP gas systems fall under a separate LP gas classification. Source: CID License Classifications and Scopes (City of Albuquerque)
Questions to Ask a Ruidoso Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Ruidoso, NM
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
More Laundry Repair in Ruidoso, NM
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Ruidoso
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Ruidoso technician gets at the parts.