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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Virginia and the St. Louis County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Virginia
We found 10 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Virginia. 1 list an address in Virginia, and other nearby bases include Duluth (3), Hibbing (1), and Jacobson (1). Distances run up to about 58 miles. 2 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Range Repair Service, about 2.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 7 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Virginia is inside its regular service area.
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| Companies within 60 miles | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 21.1, 49.1 |
| Mention washer work | 2 |
The leading options for Virginia are Sears Appliance Repair (51.8 miles away, based in Grand Rapids, 3.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (51.9 miles away, based in Duluth, 4.1 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Range Repair Service (2.1 miles away); Better Service Duluth Inc (53.5 miles away, based in Esko, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
The Usual Washer Culprits in Virginia
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Virginia, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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.
Around Virginia
Most washer calls in Virginia 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Virginia
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Virginia, MN
Why won't my washer spin?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
How much does washing machine repair cost in Virginia?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Virginia
Washing Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Virginia faster and cheaper.