Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Rocky Mount that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Rocky Mount
Within 30 miles of Rocky Mount there are 19 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Rocky Mount, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Bassett (2), and Moneta (1). Distances run up to about 27 miles. Nearest on the list: Perfektnoten, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 4 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rocky Mount. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 19 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 12.1, 16.5 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
First up for Rocky Mount: Peerless Appliance Services (23.9 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (17.5 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Triple R (25.6 miles away, based in Bedford, 1.7 stars from 46 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire 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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Rocky Mount. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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.
What Rocky Mount Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Rocky Mount 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 Rocky Mount Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Rocky Mount, VA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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.