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 Fort Hunt, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Fort Hunt
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Fort Hunt. The rest are spread across Alexandria (24), Springfield (8), and Fort Washington (4). Distances run up to about 8 miles. 11 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Care, around 2.4 miles out. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 16 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.9, 3.2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Fort Hunt: Appliance Care (2.4 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (6.6 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Fort Hunt Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Fort Hunt 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 Fort Hunt
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Hunt, VA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
More Washing Machine Repair in Fort Hunt, VA
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Fort Hunt
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Fort Hunt technician can then bring the right parts for either one.