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. The Federal Way list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Federal Way
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Federal Way. 6 list an address in Federal Way, and the rest are spread across Auburn (12), Kent (11), and Tacoma (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Appliance Service Solutions LLC is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Federal Way. Of those, 6 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.1, 1.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
First up for Federal Way: HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (2.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.6 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&H Appliance and Home services (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (8.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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 not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Federal Way
Most washer calls in Federal Way 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Federal Way
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Federal Way, WA
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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.