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 Lynchburg list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Lynchburg, VA
Our data shows 37 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lynchburg. 4 list an address in Lynchburg, and other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Fishersville (3), and Staunton (3). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 2.2 miles away. 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 33 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lynchburg is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 3.7, 4.6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 37 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
At the top of the Lynchburg list: Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (41.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (40.8 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.1 stars from 371 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Lynchburg
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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.
Around Lynchburg
Most washer calls in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lynchburg, VA
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Is there anything I can try first?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Lynchburg faster and cheaper.