A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Damascus.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Damascus
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Damascus. 2 list an address in Damascus, and other nearby bases include Portland (10), Oregon City (6), and Gresham (5). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Prime Damascus Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 8 mention washer and dryer repair by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Damascus. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 4.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Mention washers | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
First up for Damascus: Home-Serv Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 331 reviews); Appliance Repair Service Lab (11.9 miles away, based in Portland, 5.0 stars from 261 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Samsung Washer & Dryer Repair Gresham (4.7 miles away, based in Gresham, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Viking Repair Pro (5.6 miles away, based in Gresham, 4.6 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer will not spin or agitate
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Washer Problems Technicians See in Damascus
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Damascus quote:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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 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.
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
- Any error code on the display
What Damascus Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Damascus most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Oregon has no license issued specifically for appliance repair that we could confirm, but anyone installing or servicing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas appliances needs an LP gas fitter license from the Oregon State Fire Marshal. Source: Liquefied Petroleum Gas licensing (Oregon State Fire Marshal)
In Oregon, you can check a license with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board Contractor/License Search or report a problem to the Oregon Department of Justice, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Damascus Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Damascus, OR
Why won't my washer drain?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Do you cover Damascus and nearby towns?
Other Dryer Repair in Damascus
More Washer & Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Damascus technician gets at the parts.