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 North Springfield list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, North Springfield VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Springfield. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (13), Springfield (12), and Falls Church (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Pro Appliance Repair Springfield Solutions, about 1.1 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Springfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 16 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 15 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
The leading options for North Springfield are Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (4.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (3.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (2.7 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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.
What North Springfield Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in North Springfield 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 North Springfield Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: North Springfield, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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.