When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. We sort the Wakefield-Peacedale listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Wakefield-Peacedale, RI
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Wakefield-Peacedale. The rest are spread across Providence (7), Westerly (5), and Warwick (5). The closest is Foreman's Appliance, about 1.6 miles away. 7 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 8.2, 9.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Mention washers | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Wakefield-Peacedale are Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (23.0 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (9.1 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.9 stars from 2,266 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in North Kingstown, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (29.8 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Wakefield-Peacedale quote:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Have These Handy
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Wakefield-Peacedale
Washer calls in Wakefield-Peacedale most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Wakefield-Peacedale
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Wakefield-Peacedale, RI
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Wakefield-Peacedale
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Wakefield-Peacedale technician can then plan for both on one visit.