In South Boston, most appliance repair companies that fix dryers also fix washers, but some list laundry work far more prominently than others. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near South Boston.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving South Boston, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of South Boston. Other nearby bases include Durham (11), Roxboro (4), and Burlington (3). Distances run up to about 54 miles. The closest is Buchanan Appliance Service Inc., about 21.7 miles away. 9 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses. South Boston is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.7, 21.8, 24.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Mention washers | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 58 |
At the top of the South Boston list: Called To Repair (47.0 miles away, based in Mebane, 4.9 stars from 264 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (52.2 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.7 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (47.9 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Musty smell from a front-loader
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in South Boston
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a South Boston quote:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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.
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around South Boston
Washer calls in South Boston 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 South Boston
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: South Boston, VA
Why won't my washer drain?
Do you cover South Boston and nearby towns?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Related Repair Pages for South Boston
Washer & Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the South Boston technician gets at the parts.