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. The Franconia list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Franconia
Within 30 miles of Franconia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Alexandria (20), Springfield (12), and West Springfield (3). The closest is ServiceNow Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. 11 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 18 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.0, 1.0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Franconia are Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (1.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Care (4.1 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (5.6 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Laundry Notes for Franconia, VA
Most washer calls in Franconia 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 Franconia
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Franconia, VA
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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How much does washing machine repair cost in Franconia?
Find Your Washer Brand in Franconia
Washing Machine Repair Near Franconia
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Franconia technician a trip for parts.