When a washer quits in Washington, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Washington list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Washington, DC
Within 30 miles of Washington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 25 list an address in Washington, and other nearby bases include Arlington (11), Takoma Park (2), and Brentwood (1). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Dacor Appliance Repair Team is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Washington. 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 3 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
At the top of the Washington list: ABV Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); District Appliance Services LLC (5.0 miles away, based in Arlington, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Washington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Washington Owners Should Know
DC Water (District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority), which supplies Washington, reports hardness of moderately hard: typically 70-120 ppm (about 3-9 grains per gallon), generally higher in warmer months and lower in winter. 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: DC Water: How hard is the water in the District of Columbia?
The District's Board of Industrial Trades licenses plumbers and gasfitters, electricians and refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics, but does not list appliance repair as a separate licensed trade. Source: Board of Industrial Trades (DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection)
In District of Columbia, you can check a license with the DC DLCP Occupational and Professional License (OPLA) search portal or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Office of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Washington Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Washington, DC
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Washer Repair by Brand in Washington
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Washington faster and cheaper.