When a washer quits in Galax, 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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washer Technicians Serving Galax, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Galax. 1 of them are based in Galax itself, and other nearby bases include Winston-Salem (9), Princeton (3), and Christiansburg (2). 5 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Burris Refrigeration & Appliances is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Galax. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Galax 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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 16.7, 20.4 |
At the top of the Galax list: Sears Appliance Repair (53.0 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.6 miles away, based in Christiansburg, 4.3 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (57.0 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (58.9 miles away, based in Abingdon, 4.4 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Galax
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Galax
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Galax
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:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
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.
Local Notes for Galax
Most washer calls in Galax 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 Galax
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Galax, 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 Galax technician a trip for parts.