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 Puyallup.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Puyallup
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Puyallup. 4 list an address in Puyallup, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (11), Federal Way (6), and Auburn (6). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Of those, 12 mention washer and dryer repair by name. TechFix Appliance Solutions Puyallup is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Puyallup. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention washers | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.6, 2.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Puyallup list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (8.8 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (5.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); Weirs Appliances (5.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer will not spin or agitate
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Washer Repair Involves
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Puyallup
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Puyallup quote:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Puyallup Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Puyallup 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 Puyallup
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Puyallup, WA
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Which areas near Puyallup do these technicians cover?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Puyallup technician gets at the parts.