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 Pimmit Hills that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Pimmit Hills
40 repair companies serve Pimmit Hills from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Falls Church (14), Arlington (6), and McLean (4). Nearest on the list: Falls Church Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pimmit Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
First up for Pimmit Hills: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Solutions Plus (6.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Heating and Air Conditioning (3.9 miles away, based in Falls Church, 4.1 stars from 112 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
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- 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
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Local Notes for Pimmit Hills
Most washer calls in Pimmit Hills 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 Pimmit Hills
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Pimmit Hills, VA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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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.