When a washer quits in Dunn Loring, 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. Below are the companies within reach of Dunn Loring, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Dunn Loring, VA
40 repair companies serve Dunn Loring from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Falls Church (13), Fairfax (11), and Vienna (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Fixrite Appliance Repair of Dunn Loring is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Dunn Loring. 9 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 36 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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.1, 1.3 |
First up for Dunn Loring: Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (2.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Washer Dryer Oven Fridge Fix and Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Dunn Loring, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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.
Around Dunn Loring
Most washer calls in Dunn Loring 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.
Before You Book in Dunn Loring
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Dunn Loring, VA
Why won't my washer drain?
Why won't my washer spin?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Washer Repair by Brand in Dunn Loring
Washing Machine Repair Near Dunn Loring
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Dunn Loring faster and cheaper.