When a washer quits in Bull Run, 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 Bull Run and the Prince William County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Bull Run
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Bull Run. Other nearby bases include Manassas (10), Chantilly (7), and Centreville (6). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is 1st Manassas Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.9, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Bull Run list: USA General Contractors (4.2 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Nova Fix Appliance (12.1 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (11.1 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Bull Run Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Bull Run, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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 Bull Run Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Bull Run 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.
Questions to Ask a Bull Run Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Bull Run, VA
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Bull Run
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Before you call a Bull Run 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.