Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Falls Church, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Falls Church VA
Within 30 miles of Falls Church there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 16 of them are based in Falls Church itself, and the rest are spread across Arlington (10), McLean (4), and Annandale (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 13 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Virginia Appliance Repair LLC, about 0.2 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Falls Church: District Appliance Services LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Solutions Plus (4.5 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Falls Church. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Around Falls Church
Most washer calls in Falls Church 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 Falls Church
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Falls Church, VA
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Falls Church
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.