Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Friendly, MD
40 repair companies serve Friendly from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (18), Arlington (5), and Fort Washington (4). The closest is Bell Appliance Repair - MD, about 0.9 miles away. Of those, 12 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 37 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.1, 2.2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
Closest matches for Friendly: SK Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (6.3 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Friendly, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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 Friendly Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Friendly 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 Friendly Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Friendly, MD
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Why won't my washer spin?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why won't my washer drain?
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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 Friendly technician a trip for parts.