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. The Newport News list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Newport News
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Newport News. 2 list an address in Newport News, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Hampton (5), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. News Appliance Repair Solutions is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Newport News. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Newport News. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 2.8, 4.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
The leading options for Newport News are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (19.5 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (12.1 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- 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
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Newport News. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Newport News Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Newport News 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 Newport News Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Newport News, VA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why won't my washer spin?
Other Washer Repair in Newport News
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Newport News
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.