In White Center, 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 White Center.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near White Center
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of White Center. The rest are spread across Seattle (21), Renton (7), and Tukwila (3). 7 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Acclaimed Appliance Repair Miami, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from White Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention washers | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
At the top of the White Center list: Expert Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Seattle, 5.0 stars from 1,139 reviews); Roman’s Appliance Repair Pro (1.4 miles away, based in Seattle, 4.9 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer and Dryer Repair Services (7.4 miles away, based in Mercer Island, 4.9 stars from 257 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Major Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Bellevue, 4.9 stars from 155 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin or agitate
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Washer Problems Technicians See in White Center
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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a White Center quote:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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.
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around White Center
Washer calls in White Center 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 White Center Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: White Center, WA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Which areas near White Center do these technicians cover?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Other Dryer Repair in White Center
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the White Center technician gets at the parts.