Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Gainesville list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Gainesville
40 repair companies serve Gainesville from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Gainesville, and other nearby bases include Manassas (10), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. High Wire Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Gainesville. 8 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 1.0 |
At the top of the Gainesville list: APPRO Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); USA General Contractors (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Ashburn Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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 leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Around Gainesville
Most washer calls in Gainesville 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.
Questions to Ask a Gainesville Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gainesville, VA
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
More Washing Machine Repair in Gainesville, VA
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville technician can then bring the right parts for either one.