If your GE washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Richmond list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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GE Washer Repair Near Richmond
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Richmond. 25 list an address in Richmond, and other nearby bases include Mechanicsville (5), Midlothian (2), and Glen Allen (2). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Richmond mentions GE by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Appliance Repair Richmond, about 1.4 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 30 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Mention GE | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 51 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.6 |
Closest matches for Richmond: Mr. Appliance of Richmond (7.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (2.9 miles away, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Glen Allen, 4.4 stars from 194 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Know Your GE Washer
What Makes GE Washer Repairs Different
Electronic models sense load size and type before and during fill, and they detect an out-of-balance load and try to redistribute it, which can keep the spin from reaching full speed. Source: GE Appliances - Top Load Washer - Display and Status / Feature Lights
GE Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Lid won't unlock. Wait for the basket to coast to a complete stop after spinning, since the lid stays locked until it does. Source: GE Appliances - Top Load Washer - Display and Status / Feature Lights
- Washer not spinning. Allow for pauses between cycle steps, confirm power and that the lid is fully closed, and redistribute the load if the Spin light flashes or the display reads balancing. Source: GE Appliances - Top Load Washer - Does Not Spin
Reading a GE Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| UE | The load is unbalanced; spread the laundry evenly and make sure the washer is level. Source: GE Appliances - Washer - Consumer Help Indicator |
| CAnCELEd | The cycle was paused for more than a day or was stopped by certain errors. Source: GE Appliances - Washer - Consumer Help Indicator |
| LId | The cycle stopped because the lid is open, or the lid was not opened between several cycles. Source: GE Appliances - Top Load Washer - Display and Status / Feature Lights |
GE Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Gets Fixed on a Richmond Washer Call
Keeping a GE Washer Running
- Clean the detergent dispenser trays and housing at least once a month to clear product buildup. Source: GE Appliances - Front Load Washer - Leaking Water
- To clean a top load tub, fill it with hot water at the highest level, add a cup of chlorine bleach, and run a regular wash cycle. Source: GE Appliances - Frequently Asked Questions About GE Washers
Brand guides: GE Washer Not Draining or Spinning: What to Check.
GE Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Before the Technician Arrives
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Any error code shown on the display
Local Notes for Richmond
Most washer calls in Richmond 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Richmond
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
GE Washer Repair FAQs: Richmond, VA
Why does my GE washer show an error code?
Should I repair or replace my GE washer?
How do I find a technician who knows GE washers?
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a GE repair.