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Washer repair in Northern Virginia.

Front-load, top-load or stacked: when your washing machine won't drain, spin or start, a factory-trained technician comes to you, finds the fault and fixes it.

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Washer repaired by E&A technicians in Northern Virginia

Every kind of washing machine

When a washer stops mid-cycle, the laundry piles up fast. We repair front-load, top-load and high-efficiency washers, stacked washer and dryer units and laundry centers from every major brand, from Speed Queen and Maytag to Samsung, LG, Electrolux and Whirlpool.

Most washer repairs come down to water going in, water going out, or the drum turning. Drain pumps, pump filters, lid switches and door locks, belts, motor couplings, shock absorbers, bearings and control boards all fail in predictable ways, and the technician tests each one so the repair fixes the cause, not just the symptom.

What we repair

  • Front-load
  • Top-load
  • High-efficiency top-load
  • Stacked washer and dryer
  • Laundry centers

Brands we repair: Speed Queen, Maytag, Whirlpool, LG, Samsung, Electrolux, GE, Frigidaire.

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Common problems

Why your washer stopped mid-cycle.

The washer problems we're called for most, what usually causes them, and what you can safely check before we arrive.

Washer not draining, water left in the drum

The most common cause is a blocked pump filter, where socks, coins and hair pins collect on front-loaders. Past that, the drain pump may have failed, or the drain hose may be kinked or clogged.

Try this firstOn a front-loader, open the small panel at the bottom front and clear the pump filter over a towel and a shallow pan.

Washer not spinning

A washer that can't drain won't spin either, so the drain comes first. After that, a worn lid switch or door lock, a broken belt or motor coupling, or an unbalanced load stopping the cycle are the usual causes.

Try this firstSpread the load evenly and run a drain-and-spin cycle.

Washer leaking water on the floor

On a front-loader, a torn or dirty door seal is the classic leak. Other sources are loose or cracked fill hoses, a leaking pump, or too much detergent foaming over. A leak from under the tub can mean a worn tub seal.

Try this firstTurn off the water valves behind the washer and check the door seal for tears or trapped items.

Washer shaking, banging or walking

Shaking that gets worse each week points to worn shock absorbers, suspension springs or drum bearings. Bearings are worth replacing early, before a failed bearing damages the tub or the seal.

Try this firstCheck the washer is level, and that the shipping bolts were removed if it's new.

Washer won't start, or the door stays locked

A door lock that won't engage or release, a lid switch, a control board fault or a simple power problem can stop a washer starting. A door still locked at the end of a cycle often means water is left in the drum.

Try this firstCheck the breaker and outlet. Some doors stay locked for a few minutes until the drum is empty and cool.

Musty smell from the drum or door seal

Front-loaders trap moisture in the door seal and the detergent drawer, and too much detergent, or regular detergent instead of HE, makes it worse. If the smell persists after cleaning, the drain or pump may be holding stagnant water.

Try this firstWipe the seal after washing, leave the door ajar, and run a hot cleaning cycle.

Repair or replace

Is it worth fixing?

An honest answer, and the price, before any work starts.

A washer typically lasts about 11 years. Pumps, lid switches, door locks, belts and shock absorbers are reasonable repairs on a washer of almost any age. Bearings and control boards cost more, so for those the age of the machine matters more.

If a washer is past half its typical life and the repair would cost more than half the price of a new one, replacing usually makes more sense. Heavy-duty machines like Speed Queen are often worth repairing for longer. The technician will give you an honest opinion before any work starts.

11

Years: the typical life of a washer

50%

The repair-or-replace rule of thumb

60

Day guarantee on parts and labor

20+

Years of repair experience

Make your washer last longer

How a repair works

How a washer repair works.

Four clear steps, and you know the price before any work begins.

  1. 01

    Tell us what's wrong

    Call (571) 268-5367 or book online, Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM. The appliance, the brand and what it's doing is all we need.

  2. 02

    We find the fault

    The technician tests the parts in your home and explains what failed in plain words. You approve the price before any work starts.

  3. 03

    We replace the part

    The right part for your model goes in, and everything goes back together the way it came apart.

  4. 04

    Tested and guaranteed

    We test it and clean up before we leave. Parts and labor are covered for 60 days.

Service areas

Washer repair across Northern Virginia and the DMV.

From our base in Aldie, across Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties every day.

Our technicians repair washers in homes across Loudoun County, in Aldie, Ashburn, Brambleton, South Riding, Leesburg, Sterling and Purcellville; across Fairfax County, in Chantilly, Centreville, Herndon, Reston, Fairfax, Vienna and McLean; in Gainesville, Haymarket and Manassas in Prince William County; and in Arlington.

Elsewhere in the DMV, including Washington, DC and nearby Maryland, we take appointments as the schedule allows. See every area we serve.

Aldiehome Middleburg5 mi Brambleton5 mi South Riding8 mi Ashburn10 mi Leesburg11 mi The Plains11 mi Hamilton11 mi Haymarket11 mi Sterling12 mi Purcellville12 mi Gainesville13 mi Chantilly13 mi Round Hill13 mi Herndon14 mi Marshall14 mi Waterford15 mi Centreville15 mi Reston16 mi Manassas Park16 mi Manassas18 mi Bristow18 mi Great Falls19 mi Clifton19 mi Nokesville19 mi Oakton20 mi Warrenton20 mi Fairfax20 mi Vienna21 mi Fairfax Station21 mi McLean25 mi Falls Church26 mi Annandale26 mi Springfield28 mi Arlington30 mi Woodbridge30 mi Alexandria34 mi

FAQ

Washer repair questions

Still unsure? Call (571) 268-5367 and ask a real person.

Why won't my front-load washer door open?

The door stays locked while there's water in the drum and for a short time after the cycle. If it stays locked with an empty drum, the door lock or the control has likely failed. Don't force it: the latch breaks easily.

Should I replace my washer's fill hoses?

Rubber fill hoses can bulge and burst with age and flood a laundry room in minutes. Check them once a year, and replace them with braided stainless steel hoses at the first sign of a bulge or crack.

Do you repair Speed Queen washers?

Yes. We repair Speed Queen, Maytag, Whirlpool, LG, Samsung, Electrolux, GE and Frigidaire washers, top-load and front-load.

Can you come today for a washer that won't drain?

Same-day washer repair is available across Northern Virginia, depending on the day's schedule. Call early in the day, and if water is leaking, turn off the valves behind the washer first.

How much does washer repair cost?

It depends on what has failed. The technician diagnoses your washer in your home, explains the problem and gives you the price before any work begins, so you decide. Call (571) 268-5367 for the current service call fee.

Do you offer washer repair near me?

If you live in Northern Virginia, almost certainly. We're based in Aldie and repair washers across Loudoun, Fairfax and Prince William counties every day, from Ashburn, Leesburg and South Riding to Chantilly, Reston, Fairfax and Manassas, and we take appointments elsewhere in the DMV, including Washington, DC and nearby Maryland.

Other appliances we repair

Book your washer repair.

Same-day service is available across Northern Virginia. Call or book online, Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM.

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