When a washer quits in District Heights, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving District Heights and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near District Heights
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of District Heights. 1 list an address in District Heights, and the rest are spread across Washington (17), Forestville (2), and Hillcrest Heights (2). 10 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is R & P Appliances Care., about 0.6 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from District Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.7, 0.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
First up for District Heights: SK Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (4.1 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Hyattsville, 4.4 stars from 398 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in District Heights
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in District Heights
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in District Heights
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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Around District Heights
Most washer calls in District Heights 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 District Heights
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: District Heights, MD
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How much does washing machine repair cost in District Heights?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, District Heights
Washing Machine Repair Near District Heights
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 District Heights technician a trip for parts.