Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Orrville list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Orrville
Within 30 miles of Orrville there are 24 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Canton (5), Akron (4), and Brunswick (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 7.4 miles away. 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.4, 10.4, 12.5 |
First up for Orrville: Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Wooster, 4.5 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Company (13.5 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.7 stars from 402 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.5 miles away, based in Massillon, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Akron (23.0 miles away, based in Akron, 4.8 stars from 642 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Laundry Notes for Orrville, OH
Most washer calls in Orrville come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Orrville
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Orrville, OH
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Orrville
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Orrville technician can then bring the right parts for either one.