If your LG washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. We flag companies whose listing or website mentions LG and fill in with nearby appliance repair companies so you always have options.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent LG Washer Technicians, Colonial Heights VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Colonial Heights. 3 list an address in Colonial Heights, and the rest are spread across Richmond (23), Petersburg (4), and Midlothian (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. None of the repair companies near Colonial Heights name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Colonial Heights. 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) | 9 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.3, 2.9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 49 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
Closest matches for Colonial Heights: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. E Appliance Service (21.5 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.5 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.3 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG 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 LG Washer
What a LG Washer Technician Deals With
LG top loaders come in two wash-action styles: an impeller that rubs clothes against each other, and an agitator that moves clothes side to side and up and down. Source: LG - Top Load Washers
What LG Says to Check First
- Washer not filling. For the IE water supply code, LG says to open the taps fully, straighten kinked inlet hoses and clean the inlet filters. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List
- Washer odor. LG links odor mainly to detergent that does not dissolve and to lint or hair left in the gasket or drain pump filter, and says to clean the detergent dispenser first. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Troubleshooting: Odor Buildup
Reading a LG Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Sud | Too many suds; use less detergent. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List |
| CL | Not a fault: child lock is on. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List |
| tE | A temperature sensor fault. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
Full list: LG Washer Error Codes Explained: UE, LE, OE and More.
Signs Your LG Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Colonial Heights
Care LG Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the water inlet filters when they clog, which happens more in hard-water areas, by soaking them in white vinegar or a scale remover. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
- Keep the detergent dispenser clean, since undissolved detergent and residue are a leading cause of odor and buildup. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Troubleshooting: Odor Buildup
What LG Washer Repairs Cost
Most LG washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
What to Have Ready for a LG Washer Call
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- How old the washer is
Local Notes for Colonial Heights
Most washer calls in Colonial Heights 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.
Before You Book in Colonial Heights
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
LG Washer Repair FAQs: Colonial Heights, VA
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Is my LG washer worth repairing?
Why does my LG washer show an error code?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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 LG repair.