Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Potomac Mills.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Potomac Mills
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Potomac Mills. Other nearby bases include Woodbridge (24), Dumfries (4), and Lorton (4). The closest is Appliance Solutions Inc, about 0.2 miles away. 10 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 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 washers | 12 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.9 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
At the top of the Potomac Mills list: Appliance Geek Inc (3.0 miles away, based in Woodbridge, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Vision Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Springfield, 4.9 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tolo Appliances LLC (6.4 miles away, based in Dumfries, 5.0 stars from 983 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alliance Appliance Services LLC... (10.3 miles away, based in Springfield, 5.0 stars from 502 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What a Washer Repair Involves
The Dryer Half of the Visit
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Potomac Mills quote:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Local Notes for Potomac Mills
Washer calls in Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Potomac Mills, VA
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Potomac Mills technician gets at the parts.