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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Summit View that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Summit View
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Summit View. The rest are spread across Tacoma (12), Federal Way (6), and Puyallup (4). Distances run up to about 13 miles. Nearest on the list: Excellent Appliance Repairs, around 1.4 miles out. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Summit View. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 2.7, 2.8 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
First up for Summit View: Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Puyallup, 4.5 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leon's Luxury repair & installation (5.5 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.7 stars from 51 reviews); RPS Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Graham, 4.9 stars from 495 reviews); HotWire Furnace, Air Conditioning & Appliance Repair Tacoma (11.0 miles away, based in Tacoma, 4.9 stars from 470 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Summit View. 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Local Notes for Summit View
Most washer calls in Summit View 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Summit View
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Summit View, WA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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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.