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. Below are the companies within reach of Crozet, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Crozet
16 repair companies serve Crozet from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Charlottesville (4), Fishersville (3), and Staunton (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. Of those, 3 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Tech-24 (Charlottesville Virginia) is the nearest, roughly 11.6 miles from Crozet. Across 14 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.6, 12.0, 12.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
At the top of the Crozet list: Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.5 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (15.6 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Crozet
What Gets Fixed on a Crozet Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
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
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
Laundry Notes for Crozet, VA
Most washer calls in Crozet 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 Crozet
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Crozet, VA
Why is there water left in my washer?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Do you cover Crozet and nearby towns?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Crozet
Washing Machine Repair Near Crozet
Before you call a Crozet 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.