Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Portsmouth that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Portsmouth VA
Within 30 miles of Portsmouth there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Portsmouth itself, and the rest are spread across Virginia Beach (10), Norfolk (8), and Chesapeake (7). Nearest on the list: Equity Source Renovations LLC, around 1.2 miles out. 9 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Portsmouth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 30 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 53 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.4, 2.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
Closest matches for Portsmouth: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.4 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (10.8 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Appliance Specialist (13.6 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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: washer not spinning or washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Portsmouth. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
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 Portsmouth
Most washer calls in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Portsmouth, VA
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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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 Portsmouth technician can then bring the right parts for either one.