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 Norfolk, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Norfolk VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Norfolk. 8 list an address in Norfolk, and other nearby bases include Virginia Beach (14), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The closest is Master Repair Services, about 1.2 miles away. 9 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 52 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
First up for Norfolk: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (14.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (8.2 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Appliance Specialist (10.6 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Norfolk. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Norfolk
Most washer calls in Norfolk 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 Norfolk
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Norfolk, VA
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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.