A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. We sort the Clarkston listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Clarkston, WA
12 repair companies serve Clarkston from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Clarkston, and other nearby bases include Lewiston (7), Des Moines (1), and Moscow (1). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. Nearest on the list: Mel's Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. 6 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Clarkston. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.3, 2.3 |
| Mention washers | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
Closest matches for Clarkston: CM Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Lewiston, 4.4 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lewiston MW & Appliance; (3.4 miles away, based in Lewiston, 5.0 stars from 20 reviews); John's Appliance Service $45 service call (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
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
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Clarkston
Washer calls in Clarkston most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
Questions to Ask a Clarkston Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Clarkston, WA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you cover Clarkston and nearby towns?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Clarkston technician gets at the parts.