When a washer quits in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Edgewood, MD
40 repair companies serve Edgewood from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Edgewood, and the rest are spread across Baltimore (16), Bel Air (5), and Parkville (4). The farthest listed company is about 20 miles out. 11 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Harford Appliance Repair Service, around 1.7 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Edgewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 3.2, 4.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Edgewood: Landers Appliance (12.0 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.9 stars from 2,398 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Bel Air, 4.7 stars from 491 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Baltimore, 4.5 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beyond Appliances Repair Services LLC (10.2 miles away, based in Bel Air, 4.7 stars from 233 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Edgewood
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Edgewood, 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Edgewood
Most washer calls in Edgewood 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 Edgewood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Edgewood, MD
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Do you cover Edgewood and nearby towns?
Why won't my washer spin?
Washer Repair by Brand in Edgewood
Washing Machine Repair Near Edgewood
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Edgewood faster and cheaper.