A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Leesburg that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Leesburg
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Leesburg. 6 of them are based in Leesburg itself, and other nearby bases include Ashburn (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). 6 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Superior Leesburg Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 1.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Leesburg: Fuse Service Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Gaithersburg, 4.9 stars from 632 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (17.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (10.2 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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 not spinning or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Leesburg. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Leesburg Owners Should Know
Town of Leesburg Department of Utilities, which supplies Leesburg, reports hardness of typically 100-150 mg/L (about 5.8-8.8 grains per gallon), moderately hard; varies with precipitation. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Town of Leesburg Water Quality Report 2024
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 Leesburg
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Leesburg, VA
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Leesburg
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.