Whirlpool owners in Hampton usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Hampton list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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Independent Whirlpool Washer Technicians, Hampton VA
40 repair companies serve Hampton from within 30 miles. 5 of them are based in Hampton itself, and the rest are spread across Norfolk (8), Virginia Beach (6), and Portsmouth (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. None of the repair companies near Hampton name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Hampton Appliance Repair Service, about 1.6 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hampton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 2.0, 2.9 |
First up for Hampton: Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Tabb, 4.6 stars from 476 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Service Solutions (Suffolk Appliance) (17.8 miles away, based in Suffolk, 4.9 stars from 2,757 reviews); Appliance Specialist (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Virginia Beach, 4.3 stars from 200 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Whirlpool Washer Lines and Features
What Makes Whirlpool Washer Repairs Different
High-efficiency Whirlpool washers need HE detergent only, because excess suds can stop the pump from draining and the drum from spinning. Source: Whirlpool - HE Detergent use in a Washer
Whirlpool Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Washer won't start. Check that the washer is plugged in and the breaker has not tripped, turn off the control lock if it is on, and reset the washer by cutting power for at least a minute. Source: Whirlpool - How to reset a washing machine
- Washer not spinning. Redistribute an unbalanced or overloaded load, cut back on detergent to avoid excess suds, and remember delicate cycles spin slowly. Source: Whirlpool - Front Load Washer is not Draining, not Spinning, or Leaving Wet Loads
Reading a Whirlpool Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F8 E1 / Lo FL | Low water flow into the washer; check the supply faucets, fill hoses and any anti-flood devices. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| dEt | Detergent cartridge is not detected on models with a bulk dispenser. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| LOC / LC | Control lock is turned on; touch or hold the Control Lock button to release it. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
Whirlpool Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Keeping a Whirlpool Washer Running
- Check and brush clean the small mesh screens where the fill hoses connect at the back of the washer if filling slows. Source: Whirlpool - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
- Replace the water fill hoses about every five years. Source: Whirlpool - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
Brand guides: Whirlpool Washer Not Spinning or Draining: Fixes.
What Whirlpool Washer Repairs Cost
Most Whirlpool washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Hampton
Most washer calls in Hampton 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 Hampton
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Whirlpool Washer Repair FAQs: Hampton, VA
Is my Whirlpool washer worth repairing?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my Whirlpool washer show an error code?
Related Repair Pages for Hampton
Whirlpool Washer Repair Near Hampton
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Whirlpool repair.