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.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Bedford, VA
20 repair companies serve Bedford from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Bedford itself, and the rest are spread across Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Goodview (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Triple R, around 5.8 miles out. 5 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 18 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bedford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.8, 13.9, 16.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Bedford are Peerless Appliance Services (23.1 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (22.3 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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?
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Bedford
Most washer calls in Bedford 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.
Virginia's Board for Contractors has no appliance repair license classification, but its gas fitting contracting specialty covers installing, repairing or removing gas piping and appliances attached to real property. Source: 18VAC50-22-30, Definitions of specialty services
In Virginia, you can check a license with the DPOR License Lookup or report a problem to the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia, Consumer Protection Section.
Before You Book in Bedford
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Bedford, VA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Bedford faster and cheaper.