When a washer quits in South Riding, 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. The South Riding list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving South Riding, VA
40 repair companies serve South Riding from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Chantilly (8), Herndon (7), and Centreville (6). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Nearest on the list: Icon Of Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 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.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
At the top of the South Riding list: USA General Contractors (9.5 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (2.7 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Herndon Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a South Riding Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in South Riding, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Local Notes for South Riding
Most washer calls in South Riding 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 South Riding
- 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: South Riding, VA
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Washing Machine Repair Near South Riding
Before you call a South Riding 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.