Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Suffolk, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer Technicians Serving Suffolk, VA
36 repair companies serve Suffolk from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Suffolk, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Appliance Doctor is the nearest, roughly 9.0 miles from Suffolk. 9 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Suffolk. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 9.0, 11.6, 14.6 |
Closest matches for Suffolk: Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (11.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (27.2 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ted Jones Appliance (18.6 miles away, based in Portsmouth, 4.5 stars from 69 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Suffolk
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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
What Suffolk Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Suffolk 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 Suffolk
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Suffolk, VA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Washer Repair by Brand in Suffolk
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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 Suffolk technician a trip for parts.