In Orting, most appliance repair companies that fix dryers also fix washers, but some list laundry work far more prominently than others. The companies below serve Orting and the Pierce County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Orting
40 repair companies serve Orting from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Orting itself, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (9), Auburn (6), and Federal Way (5). The closest is Line Orting Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.3 miles away. 10 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Orting. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention washers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 3.9 |
Closest matches for Orting: Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (11.8 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); Weirs Appliances (9.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
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 Orting
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Orting quote:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- Any error code on the display
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
What Orting Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Orting most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
Washington's state plumber certification law defines plumbing as potable water, waste, medical gas and similar systems and does not list fuel gas piping, so gas line work is not part of the state plumber certificate. Source: Chapter 18.106 RCW, Plumbers
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Orting
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Orting, WA
Why won't my washer drain?
Do you cover Orting and nearby towns?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Orting technician gets at the parts.