A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Great Falls.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Great Falls
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Great Falls. 1 of them are based in Great Falls itself, and the rest are spread across Herndon (7), Sterling (6), and Vienna (5). Alpha Great Falls Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Great Falls. 6 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The 37 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 50 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washers | 8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 3.8, 4.9 |
First up for Great Falls: Herndon Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Herndon, 4.8 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Home Experts (9.7 miles away, based in Rockville, 4.9 stars from 289 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPRO Appliance (10.5 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Northern Virginia (10.0 miles away, based in Fairfax, 4.8 stars from 965 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Washer Problems Technicians See in Great Falls
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Great Falls
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Great Falls quote:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- Any error code on the display
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
What Great Falls Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Great Falls most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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 Dryer Repair Company in Great Falls
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Great Falls, VA
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Great Falls technician gets at the parts.