Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cloverly and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Cloverly
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cloverly. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (12), Rockville (6), and Kensington (4). Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service Spencerville, around 1.2 miles out. 5 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.7, 2.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
Closest matches for Cloverly: Dexterous Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); ABV Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (8.2 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (2.6 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Cloverly
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Cloverly
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Cloverly, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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.
What Cloverly Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Cloverly 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 Cloverly
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Cloverly, MD
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Cloverly technician a trip for parts.