A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. We sort the Smithfield listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Smithfield, VA
40 repair companies serve Smithfield from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Smithfield, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (9), Hampton (5), and Chesapeake (5). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 9 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Nearest on the list: Tommy D Appliance Repair Inc, around 4.1 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.2, 6.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
| Mention washers | 15 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
Closest matches for Smithfield: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (12.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); East Coast Appliance (25.4 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.8 stars from 2,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (12.6 miles away, based in Newport News, 4.8 stars from 2,512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); East Coast Appliance (24.2 miles away, based in Norfolk, 4.9 stars from 3,721 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
Washer Problems Technicians See in Smithfield
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Smithfield
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Smithfield quote:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
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 Smithfield
Washer calls in Smithfield 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
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Smithfield Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Smithfield, VA
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Do you cover Smithfield and nearby towns?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Smithfield
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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 Smithfield technician can then plan for both on one visit.