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 Lake Monticello listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lake Monticello
40 repair companies serve Lake Monticello from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Richmond (8), Charlottesville (4), and Fishersville (3). The farthest listed company is about 50 miles out. Nearest on the list: Tech-24 (Charlottesville Virginia), around 10.7 miles out. 10 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lake Monticello is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Monticello. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Mention washers | 13 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.7, 10.7, 11.1 |
First up for Lake Monticello: East Coast Appliance (46.9 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 1,135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (49.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.7 stars from 1,751 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.4 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (43.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Lake Monticello quote:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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.
Before the Visit
- 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
Dryer Notes for Lake Monticello, VA
Washer calls in Lake Monticello 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lake Monticello
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Monticello, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Which areas near Lake Monticello do these technicians cover?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Lake Monticello technician gets at the parts.