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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Hybla Valley that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Hybla Valley
40 repair companies serve Hybla Valley from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Alexandria (24), Springfield (10), and Fort Washington (3). 12 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance Care is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Hybla Valley. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hybla Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.7, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 17 |
| Mention washer work | 17 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
Closest matches for Hybla Valley: Appliance Care (1.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (5.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $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 Hybla Valley Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Hybla Valley 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 Hybla Valley
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hybla Valley, VA
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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 Hybla Valley technician can then bring the right parts for either one.