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. The Suffolk list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Suffolk
Within 30 miles of Suffolk there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Suffolk itself, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Doctor, around 9.0 miles out. 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.0, 11.6, 14.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
First up for Suffolk: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (11.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.6 miles away, based in Chesapeake, 4.4 stars from 615 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (27.2 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
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 leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Suffolk. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Suffolk Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Suffolk 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 Suffolk Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Suffolk, VA
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Suffolk
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 Suffolk technician can then bring the right parts for either one.