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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Carrollton that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Carrollton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Carrollton. 1 list an address in Carrollton, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 22 miles. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Dave’s Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Carrollton. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.4, 7.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 54 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
At the top of the Carrollton list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.1 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (13.7 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- 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
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Carrollton Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Carrollton 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Questions to Ask a Carrollton Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Carrollton, VA
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Carrollton
If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.