When a washer quits in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Virginia Beach, VA
We found 39 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Virginia Beach. 15 list an address in Virginia Beach, and other nearby bases include Norfolk (8), Chesapeake (7), and Portsmouth (5). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. The closest is Pungo Appliance Repair LLC, about 3.8 miles away. Of those, 9 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Virginia Beach. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.8, 5.0, 6.5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
Closest matches for Virginia Beach: East Coast Appliance Builder Direct (7.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beach Appliance Service, LLC (8.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 89 reviews); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (26.2 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, 4.3 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Around Virginia Beach
Most washer calls in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Virginia Beach, VA
Why is there water left in my washer?
What should I check before calling?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Virginia Beach
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Before you call a Virginia Beach 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.