When a washer quits in Gloucester Point, 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 Gloucester Point, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer Technicians Serving Gloucester Point, VA
26 repair companies serve Gloucester Point from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Hampton (5), Yorktown (4), and Williamsburg (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Briggs Appliance. is the nearest, roughly 2.6 miles from Gloucester Point. 4 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention washer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.6, 7.5, 7.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
Closest matches for Gloucester Point: Best Day Appliance (11.3 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.8 stars from 255 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.5 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Williamsburg, 4.6 stars from 305 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Specialist (19.3 miles away, based in Hampton, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Gloucester Point
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Gloucester Point
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- 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?
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.
What Gloucester Point Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Gloucester Point 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Gloucester Point
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- 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: Gloucester Point, 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 Gloucester Point technician a trip for parts.