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 Stuarts Draft, VA
13 repair companies serve Stuarts Draft from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Fishersville (3), Staunton (3), and Bridgewater (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Of those, 2 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Valley Restaurant Repair, about 4.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 12 businesses.
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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.7, 6.1, 6.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Stuarts Draft are Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Waynesboro, 4.3 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Staunton, 4.2 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); VA Commercial Repair Solutions (6.2 miles away, based in Fishersville, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews); Rockbridge Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Lexington, 5.0 stars from 449 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Stuarts Draft
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- 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?
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 Stuarts Draft, VA
Most washer calls in Stuarts Draft 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 Stuarts Draft Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Stuarts Draft, VA
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Washer Repair by Brand in Stuarts Draft
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Before you call a Stuarts Draft 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.