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 Fort Lee.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Fort Lee
40 repair companies serve Fort Lee from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Fort Lee itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (23), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). 4 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Appliance Fix & Care Hub is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Fort Lee. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Lee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| Mention washers | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 44 |
Closest matches for Fort Lee: East Coast Appliance (23.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Colonial Heights, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (29.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Fort Lee Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Fort Lee 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)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Fort Lee
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Lee, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Fort Lee technician gets at the parts.