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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Chester
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chester. 1 of them are based in Chester itself, and other nearby bases include Richmond (23), Petersburg (4), and Colonial Heights (3). 4 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Colonial Hands Appliance Support Co., around 3.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 26 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.6, 4.1, 4.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 50 |
At the top of the Chester list: Fusion HVAC & Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.9 stars from 460 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Richmond (20.0 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 1,293 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in North Chesterfield, 4.2 stars from 332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Colonial Heights, 4.4 stars from 318 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not spinning.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Chester
Before replacing a washer in Chester, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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 Chester
Most washer calls in Chester 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 Chester
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Chester, VA
How much does washing machine repair cost in Chester?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Do you cover Chester and nearby towns?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Chester faster and cheaper.