A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Parkersburg and the Wood County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Parkersburg, WV
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Parkersburg. 1 of them are based in Parkersburg itself, and other nearby bases include Zanesville (2), Vienna (1), and Marietta (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. 5 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. AAA Refrigeration is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Parkersburg. The 12 rated companies in range average 3.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Parkersburg is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Companies within 60 miles | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.8, 11.8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
At the top of the Parkersburg list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Marietta, 4.3 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Vienna, 3.7 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.1 miles away, based in Ripley, 3.7 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.6 miles away, based in Elkview, 4.2 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Washer Repair Involves
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 Parkersburg
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
What Parkersburg Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Parkersburg most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
West Virginia's Division of Labor certifies HVAC technicians for installing, maintaining and repairing heating, ventilating and cooling system components, and the law has no specific appliance repair license or exemption. Source: West Virginia Code Chapter 21, Article 16 (HVAC technician certification), Division of Labor
In West Virginia, you can check a license with the West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board License Lookup or report a problem to the West Virginia Attorney General, Consumer Protection and Antitrust Division.
Questions to Ask a Parkersburg Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Parkersburg, WV
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Other Dryer Repair in Parkersburg
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Parkersburg
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Parkersburg technician gets at the parts.