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 Fort Lee that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Fort Lee
40 repair companies serve Fort Lee from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Fort Lee itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (23), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance Fix & Care Hub is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Fort Lee. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fort Lee. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 43 |
Closest matches for Fort Lee: Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Colonial Heights, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (29.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (24.3 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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: $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?
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 Fort Lee Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Lee, VA
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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.