A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Vinton and the Roanoke County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Vinton, VA
16 repair companies serve Vinton from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Vinton itself, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Goodview (1), and Salem (1). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Sub-Zero Refrigeration, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 4 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.7 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 16 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.7, 2.8 |
| Mention washers | 4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
At the top of the Vinton list: Peerless Appliance Services (5.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (1.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triple R (15.1 miles away, based in Bedford, 1.7 stars from 46 reviews).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Lid or door will not unlock
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Vinton
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
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)
- Any error code on the display
Local Notes for Vinton
Washer calls in Vinton 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.
Before You Book in Vinton
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Vinton, VA
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Vinton technician gets at the parts.