Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Broadway list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Broadway, VA
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Broadway. Other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Staunton (3), and Fishersville (3). Distances run up to about 59 miles. Nearest on the list: Matt's Appliance Service Inc, around 1.9 miles out. Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 businesses. Broadway is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 34 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 11.7, 16.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
The leading options for Broadway are Sears Appliance Repair (40.7 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.1 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (36.0 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.0 miles away, based in Warrenton, 4.2 stars from 166 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Broadway, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Broadway Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Broadway 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Broadway
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Broadway, VA
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Before you call a Broadway 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.