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 Woodlawn that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Woodlawn VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Woodlawn. The rest are spread across Alexandria (22), Springfield (10), and Lorton (4). A A Appliances Repair Services Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Woodlawn. Of those, 9 mention washer or dryer work by name. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.5, 2.9 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Woodlawn are Appliance Care (2.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Alexandria VA - Appliance Surgeon (5.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (4.2 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire 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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Woodlawn, VA
Most washer calls in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Woodlawn, VA
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Woodlawn
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.