When a washer quits in Gainesville, 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. The Gainesville list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Gainesville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Gainesville. 5 list an address in Gainesville, and the rest are spread across Manassas (10), Centreville (6), and Chantilly (6). Nearest on the list: High Wire Appliance Service, around 0.3 miles out. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.0 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
The leading options for Gainesville are USA General Contractors (2.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (11.1 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (13.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (17.4 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
The Usual Washer Culprits in Gainesville
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
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
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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.
Laundry Notes for Gainesville, VA
Most washer calls in Gainesville 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 Gainesville Washer Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Gainesville, VA
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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 Gainesville technician a trip for parts.