When a washer quits in Columbia, 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 Columbia list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Columbia, MD
Within 30 miles of Columbia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Columbia, and the rest are spread across Laurel (6), Silver Spring (4), and Burtonsville (3). The closest is The Fix in The Mall in Columbia, about 1.0 miles away. Of those, 4 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Columbia. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Columbia: Dexterous Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Howard County (5.6 miles away, based in Ellicott City, 4.7 stars from 1,049 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NT Appliances Repair Service (13.1 miles away, based in Randallstown, 4.9 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (12.5 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Columbia
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Columbia, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
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.
Local Notes for Columbia
Most washer calls in Columbia 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Columbia
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Columbia, MD
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Why is there water left in my washer?
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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 Columbia technician a trip for parts.