A Whirlpool washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Manassas list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Whirlpool. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Whirlpool directly.
Independent Whirlpool Washer Technicians, Manassas VA
40 repair companies serve Manassas from within 30 miles. 10 of them are based in Manassas itself, and other nearby bases include Centreville (6), Gainesville (5), and Woodbridge (5). Distances run up to about 10 miles. None of the repair companies near Manassas name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: MP HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES, around 1.5 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Manassas. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.6, 2.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
First up for Manassas: Liberty Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Centreville, 4.7 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Total Appliances Service (10.1 miles away, based in Chantilly, 4.4 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); USA General Contractors (6.7 miles away, based in Gainesville, 4.9 stars from 71 reviews); Akwaaba Appliance & Air LLC (6.1 miles away, based in Centreville, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews).
Know which Whirlpool washer you have before you call. Whirlpool makes top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, all-in-one combo, and commercial models, and the technician will ask.
Whirlpool Washer Lines and Features
What a Whirlpool Washer Technician Deals With
The drain hose must run to a standpipe between 30 and 96 inches tall, since a higher drain can let water flow back into the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Top Load Washer not Draining, not Spinning, and/or Leaving Wet Loads
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- 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
- Washer shaking or walking. Remove the shipping bolts, adjust the feet until all four sit firmly on the floor, and spread heavy and light items evenly in the drum. Source: Whirlpool - Washer is Vibrating, Walking or Moving
Whirlpool Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| F5 E2 | The door or lid lock cannot engage, often because something is blocking the latch area. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| F8 E2 | Dispenser system problem on select models, often a clogged detergent drawer or cartridge. 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 |
When to Call for Whirlpool Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Manassas
Owner Care for Whirlpool Washers
- Replace the water fill hoses about every five years. Source: Whirlpool - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
- 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
Brand guides: Whirlpool Washer Not Spinning or Draining: Fixes.
What Whirlpool Washer Repairs Cost
A Whirlpool washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- How old the washer is
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
What Manassas Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Manassas 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 Manassas
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Whirlpool Washer Repair FAQs: Manassas, VA
Do you work for Whirlpool?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my Whirlpool washer show an error code?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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.