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 Woodburn, VA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Woodburn. The rest are spread across Falls Church (11), Fairfax (11), and Vienna (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Alpha Falls Church Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Woodburn. 11 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.8, 1.9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
The leading options for Woodburn are Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (1.8 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nova Fix Appliance (4.2 miles away, based in Fairfax, 5.0 stars from 362 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Services (5.7 miles away, based in Alexandria, 4.9 stars from 219 reviews, lists Saturday hours); S&E Appliance Repair LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.7 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- 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 washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Woodburn
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for Woodburn
Most washer calls in Woodburn 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 Woodburn
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Woodburn, VA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Woodburn faster and cheaper.