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. Below are the companies within reach of Temple Hills, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer Technicians Serving Temple Hills, MD
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Temple Hills. 1 list an address in Temple Hills, and other nearby bases include Washington (14), Alexandria (8), and Arlington (5). Butler's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 1.7 miles from Temple Hills. Of those, 11 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 1.8, 2.3 |
Closest matches for Temple Hills: SK Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Camp Springs, 5.0 stars from 404 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (7.8 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Alexandria (7.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.8 stars from 249 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
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
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Temple Hills
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 lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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.
What Temple Hills Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Temple Hills 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.
Before You Book in Temple Hills
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Temple Hills, MD
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Before you call a Temple Hills 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.