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 Smithfield, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Smithfield VA
40 repair companies serve Smithfield from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Smithfield, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (6), and Hampton (5). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 8 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Tommy D Appliance Repair Inc, around 4.1 miles out. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Mention washer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.2, 6.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
Closest matches for Smithfield: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (12.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (17.3 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Smithfield. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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.
Around Smithfield
Most washer calls in Smithfield 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 Smithfield Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Smithfield, VA
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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 Smithfield technician can then bring the right parts for either one.