When a washer quits in Purcellville, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Purcellville and the Loudoun County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Purcellville
Within 30 miles of Purcellville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Ashburn (8), Leesburg (7), and Herndon (7). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Superior Leesburg Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.0 miles from Purcellville. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Purcellville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.0, 8.1, 8.1 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
At the top of the Purcellville list: E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (16.3 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); WV Blue Ridge Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Ranson, 4.8 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (20.6 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Purcellville
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What Purcellville Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Purcellville 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Purcellville
- 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: Purcellville, VA
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
How much does washing machine repair cost in Purcellville?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Purcellville
Before you call a Purcellville 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.