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 Emporia.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Emporia, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Emporia. The rest are spread across Richmond (12), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). Distances run up to about 58 miles. Gordon’s Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 17.4 miles from Emporia. 8 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Emporia is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Emporia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 24 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.4, 30.9, 32.0 |
At the top of the Emporia list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (57.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); JB Appliance Solutions (55.2 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); East Coast Appliance (56.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.6 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Washer Repair Involves
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Emporia quote:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Emporia Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Emporia most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
The Board for Contractors licenses gas fitting contractors and individual gas fitter, natural gas fitter and liquefied petroleum gas fitter tradesmen. Source: 18VAC50-30-10, Definitions (Individual License and Certification Regulations)
Before You Book in Emporia
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Emporia, VA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Which areas near Emporia do these technicians cover?
Other Dryer Repair in Emporia
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Emporia
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Emporia technician can then plan for both on one visit.