Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lakewood that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Lakewood WA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lakewood. 2 list an address in Lakewood, and other nearby bases include Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). Of those, 10 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Lakewood Appliance, around 0.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 27 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 0.8, 1.4 |
First up for Lakewood: Leon's Luxury repair & installation (6.1 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (11.4 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Tacoma (5.3 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.1 stars from 112 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Lakewood
Most washer calls in Lakewood 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.
Before You Book in Lakewood
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakewood, WA
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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 Lakewood technician can then bring the right parts for either one.