Washing Machine Repair in Silver Hill, MD

When a washer quits in Silver Hill, 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 Silver Hill and the Prince George's County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.

Local Washing Machine Repair in Silver Hill, MD

Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Silver Hill. Other nearby bases include Washington (19), Alexandria (4), and Hillcrest Heights (2). The closest is Nifty Lifty Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 10 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Silver Hill. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.

At the top of the Silver Hill list: SK Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Central Maryland (6.9 miles away, based in Largo, 4.8 stars from 330 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (8.2 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).

When to Call for Washer Repair

• Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
• Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
• Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
• Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked

What Usually Goes Wrong

What a Washing Machine Technician Checks

Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.

Before Anyone Touches the Washer

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

More: where washer leaks come from.

Repair or Replace Your Washer?

A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:

• Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
• Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?

For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Silver Hill, MD

Most washer calls in Silver Hill 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.

Before You Book in Silver Hill

• 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?
• If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?

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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Silver Hill faster and cheaper.