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 Potomac Mills list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Potomac Mills
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Potomac Mills. The rest are spread across Woodbridge (24), Dumfries (4), and Lorton (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. 10 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance Solutions Inc, around 0.2 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 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.
| Mention washer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Potomac Mills are Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (10.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tolo Appliances LLC (6.4 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProTech Appliance Repair Inc (5.6 miles away, based in Lorton, 4.9 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Potomac Mills Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
If a child swallows detergent from a packet, rinse out the mouth and call Poison Help immediately; for eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Potomac Mills
Before replacing a washer in Potomac Mills, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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.
Around Potomac Mills
Most washer calls in Potomac Mills 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Potomac Mills
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Potomac Mills, VA
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Find Your Washer Brand in Potomac Mills
Washing Machine Repair Near Potomac Mills
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 Potomac Mills technician a trip for parts.