Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Franklin list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Franklin
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 60 miles. 1 list an address in Franklin, and the rest are spread across Chesapeake (7), Norfolk (7), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 43 miles out. Of those, 8 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Mention washer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 16.2, 19.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
At the top of the Franklin list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.0 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Best Day Appliance (42.8 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (39.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Franklin Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Franklin
Before replacing a washer in Franklin, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Laundry Notes for Franklin, VA
Most washer calls in Franklin 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.
Questions to Ask a Franklin Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin, VA
Why won't my washer spin?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Franklin
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Before you call a Franklin 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.