When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Portsmouth.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Portsmouth, VA
Within 30 miles of Portsmouth there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Portsmouth itself, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (9), Virginia Beach (9), and Chesapeake (8). Nearest on the list: Equity Source Renovations LLC, around 1.2 miles out. 10 list washer and dryer repair specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portsmouth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Mention washers | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1 |
Closest matches for Portsmouth: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (17.5 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 5,034 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (8.6 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (8.0 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Portsmouth quote:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Portsmouth
Washer calls in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- 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?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, VA
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Portsmouth
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Portsmouth technician can then plan for both on one visit.