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. The Triangle list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Triangle, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Triangle. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Stafford (11), and Dumfries (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 9 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Tolo Appliances LLC, around 1.0 miles out. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.1, 1.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
The leading options for Triangle are Tolo Appliances LLC (1.0 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Geek Inc (4.5 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Onspot Appliance Repair LLC (2.4 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
The Usual Washer Culprits in Triangle
What Gets Fixed on a Triangle Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Laundry Notes for Triangle, VA
Most washer calls in Triangle 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 Triangle
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Triangle, VA
Should I repair or replace my washer?
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is there water left in my washer?
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Before you call a Triangle 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.