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 Woodlake list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
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40 repair companies serve Woodlake from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Richmond (25), Colonial Heights (3), and Midlothian (2). Pro Line Appliance Installation is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Woodlake. 6 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woodlake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.5, 3.8, 7.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Woodlake are Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (18.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.4 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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 draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Woodlake. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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.
Around Woodlake
Most washer calls in Woodlake 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 Woodlake
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Woodlake, VA
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.