A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. 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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Kemp Mill
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kemp Mill. The rest are spread across Silver Spring (13), Bethesda (5), and Kensington (4). Five Star Silver Spring Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Kemp Mill. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kemp Mill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.6, 1.8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
At the top of the Kemp Mill list: ABV Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Bethesda, 4.8 stars from 542 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dexterous Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Fulton, 4.9 stars from 319 reviews); Trusted Home Experts (7.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TruFix Appliance Repair & Services, LLC (2.8 miles away, based in Silver Spring, 4.8 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Kemp Mill
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Kemp Mill
Before replacing a washer in Kemp Mill, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Kemp Mill
Most washer calls in Kemp Mill 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Kemp Mill
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Kemp Mill, MD
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why won't my washer spin?
How much does washing machine repair cost in Kemp Mill?
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Before you call a Kemp Mill 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.