When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. The companies below serve South Hill and the Pierce County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near South Hill
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Hill. 1 list an address in South Hill, and the rest are spread across Tacoma (11), Federal Way (5), and Puyallup (4). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Route Appliance Repair South Hill Co is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from South Hill. 12 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.3, 2.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Mention washers | 14 |
At the top of the South Hill list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); Weirs Appliances (6.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (8.1 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a South Hill quote:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Dryer Notes for South Hill, WA
Washer calls in South Hill 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
Before You Book in South Hill
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: South Hill, WA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the South Hill technician gets at the parts.