A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Long Branch and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Long Branch, VA
40 repair companies serve Long Branch from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Fairfax (13), Springfield (6), and Falls Church (4). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: Same Day Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 10 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.6, 2.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
At the top of the Long Branch list: Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (6.6 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (3.7 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (2.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (3.9 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
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 Long Branch
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 lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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.
Laundry Notes for Long Branch, VA
Most washer calls in Long Branch 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 Long Branch Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Long Branch, VA
How much does washing machine repair cost in Long Branch?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Long Branch
Washing Machine Repair Near Long Branch
Before you call a Long Branch 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.