Most LG washer repairs in Franklin Farm involve the same few systems: the drain pump, the lid or door lock, the drive, the water supply and the controls. Below are independent repair companies serving Franklin Farm, with those that mention LG first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
LG Washer Repair Near Franklin Farm
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin Farm. The rest are spread across Fairfax (9), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Easy Go Appliance Repair, around 1.7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Franklin Farm mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Farm. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.1, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Mention LG | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
At the top of the Franklin Farm list: Nova Fix Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (3.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (2.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Centreville, 4.7 stars from 24 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.
LG Washer Lines and Features
What Makes LG Washer Repairs Different
LG top load washers use a direct drive motor rather than a belt-driven design. Source: LG - Top Load Washers
On LG front loaders the drain pump filter sits behind a service panel in the lower left corner and must be drained and unscrewed to clean. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
LG Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Door won't lock. For the dE code, LG says to make sure no laundry is caught in the door or gasket and close the door firmly; a bent latch or torn gasket needs service. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide
- 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
What LG Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| tE | A temperature sensor fault. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
| PF | Power was lost during a cycle; restart the cycle. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List |
| Sud | Too many suds; use less detergent. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List |
Full list: LG Washer Error Codes Explained: UE, LE, OE and More.
When to Call for LG Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care LG Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the front load drain pump filter at least monthly, more often with heavy use. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
- 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
What LG Washer Repairs Cost
A LG washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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
- Any error code shown on the display
- How old the washer is
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Laundry Notes for Franklin Farm, VA
Most washer calls in Franklin Farm 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Franklin Farm
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair LG washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
LG Washer Repair FAQs: Franklin Farm, VA
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Write down any error code your LG washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Franklin Farm technician bring the right parts.