Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Chesapeake, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Chesapeake
40 repair companies serve Chesapeake from within 30 miles. 7 of them are based in Chesapeake itself, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (15), Norfolk (8), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 9 list washer or dryer work specifically. Mandarin Appliance Repair Specialist is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Chesapeake. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 35 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chesapeake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 48 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 7.6, 7.9 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Chesapeake are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (15.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (11.4 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, 4.0 stars from 309 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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 Chesapeake, VA
Most washer calls in Chesapeake 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.
Before You Book in Chesapeake
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Chesapeake, VA
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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 Chesapeake technician can then bring the right parts for either one.