A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Emporia that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Emporia VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Emporia. The rest are spread across Richmond (12), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Gordon’s Appliance Repair, LLC is the nearest, roughly 17.4 miles from Emporia. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Emporia is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Emporia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 17.4, 30.9, 32.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 44 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
At the top of the Emporia list: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (57.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); JB Appliance Solutions (55.2 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.6 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.0 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Emporia. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What Emporia Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Emporia 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 Emporia
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Emporia, VA
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Washer Repair in Emporia
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Emporia
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 Emporia technician can then bring the right parts for either one.