Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Beltsville list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Beltsville, MD
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Beltsville. 3 of them are based in Beltsville itself, and other nearby bases include Silver Spring (12), Laurel (6), and Hyattsville (4). Nearest on the list: EMR - Commercial Kitchen Service, Parts, Installation, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 4 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.0, 2.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
The leading options for Beltsville are Dexterous Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (6.7 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (10.3 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Beltsville
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
If a child swallows detergent from a packet, rinse out the mouth and call Poison Help immediately; for eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Beltsville
Most washer calls in Beltsville 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.
Maryland does not issue a separate appliance repair license; the Maryland Board of Plumbing licenses plumbers, natural gas fitters and propane gas fitters, whose trades cover gas connections. Source: License Requirements - Maryland Board of Plumbing (Maryland Department of Labor)
In Maryland, you can check a license with the Maryland Department of Labor occupational license search (Board of Plumbing) or report a problem to the Maryland Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Beltsville
- 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?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Beltsville, MD
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Beltsville faster and cheaper.