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 McNair and the Fairfax County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving McNair, VA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of McNair. The rest are spread across Chantilly (8), Herndon (7), and Sterling (6). The closest is Ready Appliance Repair Herndon LLC, about 0.1 miles away. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 54 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.2, 0.9 |
The leading options for McNair are Nova Fix Appliance (9.3 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (7.4 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a McNair Washer Call
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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?
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 McNair, VA
Most washer calls in McNair 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 McNair Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: McNair, VA
Should I repair or replace my washer?
What should I check before calling?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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Before you call a McNair 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.