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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Hampton, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Hampton
Within 30 miles of Hampton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Hampton, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Virginia Beach (6), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Hampton Appliance Repair Service, around 1.6 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 57 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 2.0, 2.9 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 33 |
The leading options for Hampton are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (17.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- 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
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
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: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Hampton. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Hampton
Most washer calls in Hampton 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 Hampton Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hampton, VA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
More Washing Machine Repair in Hampton, VA
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Hampton
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 Hampton technician can then bring the right parts for either one.