Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Madison Heights list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Madison Heights
Within 60 miles of Madison Heights there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Roanoke (9), Lynchburg (4), and Charlottesville (4). 9 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Reliable Home Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.1 miles from Madison Heights. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 32 businesses. Madison Heights 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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.1, 7.0, 8.4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 36 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
At the top of the Madison Heights list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Lynchburg, 4.5 stars from 411 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Peerless Appliance Services (46.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.9 stars from 1,204 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.5 miles away, based in Charlottesville, 4.5 stars from 284 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Affordable Appliances Repair and Sales LLC (46.2 miles away, based in Roanoke, 4.8 stars from 35 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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 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?
- 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?
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.
What Madison Heights Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Madison Heights 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 Madison Heights Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Madison Heights, VA
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Washer Repair by Brand in Madison Heights
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Madison Heights faster and cheaper.