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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Sterling, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sterling. 6 list an address in Sterling, and the rest are spread across Ashburn (8), Chantilly (8), and Herndon (7). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Ready Sterling Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 55 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.5, 1.6 |
First up for Sterling: Herndon Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); E & A Appliance Repair, LLC (8.9 miles away, based in Aldie, 5.0 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (8.6 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Dulles, 4.0 stars from 484 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Sterling Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Sterling
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Sterling, VA
Most washer calls in Sterling 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 Sterling
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Sterling, VA
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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 Sterling technician a trip for parts.