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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near DuPont, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, DuPont WA
40 repair companies serve DuPont from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). Distances run up to about 21 miles. The closest is CareTek Appliance Repair Tacoma, about 7.0 miles away. 11 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 7.0, 7.4, 7.4 |
At the top of the DuPont list: Leon's Luxury repair & installation (12.9 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.8 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (18.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RPS Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
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 front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in DuPont. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 DuPont
Most washer calls in DuPont 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.
Washington's Department of Labor & Industries issues an appliance repair (07D) specialty electrician certificate that covers like-for-like repair and replacement of self-contained appliances such as ovens on an unchanged circuit, but excludes branch-circuit wiring and plumbing work. Source: WAC 296-46B-920, Electrical/telecommunications license/certificate types and scope of work
In Washington, you can check a license with the L&I Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business or report a problem to the Washington State Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a DuPont Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: DuPont, WA
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Related Repair Pages for DuPont
More Washer & Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
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.