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 Pulaski that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Pulaski
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Pulaski. The rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). 5 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Britts Service Co, about 19.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 3.8 stars across 31 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pulaski is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pulaski. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 34 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 19.0, 20.1, 20.6 |
First up for Pulaski: Sears Appliance Repair (20.7 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (49.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (45.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (48.9 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Local Notes for Pulaski
Most washer calls in Pulaski 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 Pulaski
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Pulaski, VA
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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 Pulaski technician can then bring the right parts for either one.