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 McNair list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near McNair
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of McNair. The rest are spread across Chantilly (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: Ready Appliance Repair Herndon LLC, around 0.1 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.2, 0.9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for McNair are Herndon Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (9.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ashburn Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Ashburn, 4.7 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in McNair. 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 McNair
Most washer calls in McNair 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in McNair
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: McNair, VA
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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 McNair technician can then bring the right parts for either one.