Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Danville that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Danville
Within 60 miles of Danville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Danville itself, and other nearby bases include Greensboro (12), Burlington (5), and Roxboro (4). Of those, 4 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Danville Appliance Sales & Service, around 0.8 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Danville is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Danville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 7.7, 18.4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
First up for Danville: Sears Appliance Repair (41.7 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMC Appliance Repair- Durham, North Carolina (48.7 miles away, based in Durham, 5.0 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Edward's Appliance Service (23.3 miles away, based in Gibsonville, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews); Porterfield's Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.6 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Danville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Around Danville
Most washer calls in Danville 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Danville
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Danville, VA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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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.