In Steilacoom, 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 Steilacoom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Steilacoom
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Steilacoom. The rest are spread across Tacoma (14), Federal Way (6), and Spanaway (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. The closest is CareTek Appliance Repair Tacoma, about 2.3 miles away. 13 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 29 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 3.5, 3.7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Mention washers | 14 |
At the top of the Steilacoom list: Leon's Luxury repair & installation (8.8 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.8 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (13.2 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Weirs Appliances (9.1 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 483 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
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 Steilacoom
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Steilacoom quote:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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 (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Local Notes for Steilacoom
Washer calls in Steilacoom 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
Questions to Ask a Steilacoom Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Steilacoom, WA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Steilacoom technician gets at the parts.