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 Four Corners and the Montgomery County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Four Corners
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Four Corners. Other nearby bases include Silver Spring (12), Bethesda (6), and Washington (4). 5 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Five Star Silver Spring Appliance Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Four Corners. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.4, 1.8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
Closest matches for Four Corners: ABV Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Trusted Home Experts (8.8 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.5 stars from 602 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer smells like mildew.
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
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Four Corners, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Four Corners, MD
Most washer calls in Four Corners 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.
Questions to Ask a Four Corners Washer Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Four Corners, MD
Why won't my washer drain?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Find Your Washer Brand in Four Corners
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Before you call a Four Corners technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.