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. The Carrollton list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Carrollton
Within 30 miles of Carrollton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Carrollton itself, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 22 miles. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Dave’s Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Carrollton. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 3.4, 7.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Carrollton are Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (8.1 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Day Appliance (25.3 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (22.0 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Carrollton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
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.
Around Carrollton
Most washer calls in Carrollton 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Carrollton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Carrollton, VA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Carrollton
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Carrollton faster and cheaper.