A Speed Queen washer stopped draining during the final spin.
Repair: Replaced the drain pump and the lid switch.
Alexandria, VA
Washer Repair in Alexandria, VA
A Speed Queen in Alexandria that stopped draining during the final spin needed a new drain pump and lid switch. We repair top-loaders, front-loaders and stacked washers across Alexandria and quote first.
Washer Repair
Schedule service in Alexandria
Monday - Friday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM
Sunday: 10 AM to 10 PM
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
Alexandria notes
Alexandria washers, basement to stacked closet
The Speed Queen job shown below stopped draining during the final spin, and the repair was a new drain pump and lid switch. On a top-loader, the lid switch has to confirm the lid is shut before the washer will spin, so a failed one stops the cycle much as a bad pump does.
An Old Town GE front-loader, in the requests shown here, wasn't draining well and left clothes soaked. A clogged pump filter, a failed pump or a kinked hose is usually behind that, though in older basements the house drain can be part of the problem.
An LG elsewhere in Alexandria was leaking, but not from the door seal or the hoses. Leaks like that usually come from the drain pump, a tub seal, a cracked dispenser housing or a loose internal hose.
In the condo buildings around Carlyle and Potomac Yard, washers are usually stacked in a closet. Before the visit, clear the closet floor and the space in front of the pair so it can be eased out.
Completed repairs
Completed washer repair in Alexandria
From our technicians’ service log; customer details are kept private.
Local requests
Washer repair requests in the Alexandria area
A GE washer had a control panel that stopped working.
What our technicians usually find: the user-interface board, the main control board or its wiring.
An LG washer was leaking, not from the door seal or the hoses.
What our technicians usually find: a leaking drain pump or tub seal, a cracked dispenser housing or a loose internal hose.
A GE washer was not draining well, leaving clothes soaked (front-loader).
What our technicians usually find: a clogged drain pump filter, a failed drain pump or a kinked drain hose.
From online booking requests in 2025; customer details are kept private. “What our technicians usually find” is the common cause of that problem, confirmed by our team. The technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Repair details
Before the technician arrives
The checklist our technicians follow on every visit is on the Washer Repair page.
Before the visit:
Leave the washer accessible, save the error code and tell us whether the issue happens on every cycle or only with certain loads.
Seeing an error code on the display? Look it up: LG washer, Samsung washer, Whirlpool washer, GE washer, Bosch washer, Frigidaire washer, Miele washer, or browse all error codes.
Helpful guides
Washer Repair guides from our technicians
Before you book in Alexandria, VA, these guides explain the most common symptoms, which checks are safe to try yourself, and when a technician should take over. All guides.
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Nearby coverage
Washer Repair in Nearby Areas
We also provide washer repair in Oxon Hill, MD, and serve homeowners in Arlington, VA, Mount Vernon, VA, Washington, DC and Springfield, VA.
This location is part of our washer repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Alexandria, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Alexandria, VA: Old Town, Del Ray, Rosemont, Potomac Yard, Seminary Hill, Eisenhower and the West End.
Frequently asked questions
Washer Repair in Alexandria, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my washer today in Alexandria?
We're based in Alexandria, so most of our routes start nearby. Same-day and next-day appointments are available when the technician route has open windows; call or book online for the earliest option. Appointments cost the same on weekdays, evenings and weekends - our hours run 8 AM to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Sunday, all at one standard rate.
Many washer repairs are completed in a single visit once the technician has diagnosed the fault and confirmed the parts on hand. If a specific part has to be ordered, we schedule a short return visit to finish the job.
How much does it cost to fix a washer in Alexandria?
Drain pumps, lid locks and belts are typically modest repairs; bearings and control boards cost more. You approve an exact quote after diagnosis, before any work - no hourly surprises, and evening slots in Alexandria, VA carry no premium. The diagnostic visit is $75 for a single appliance or $115 for a double unit (such as a double wall oven, washer-dryer combo or stacked laundry), and the fee is credited toward the repair if you approve the quote. Labor starts at $200 and stays there on about 9 in 10 repairs; more complex jobs can reach $450. Parts are extra and listed in the quote. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What washer problems do you fix in Alexandria?
Online washer repair requests from the Alexandria area are most often for leaks, door lock problems and noise or shaking. Common calls include washer not draining, washer not spinning, leaking washer, shaking or vibration, door lock failure and error codes. The exact cause is confirmed during diagnosis.
My top-loader drained but won't spin. What's wrong?
Often the lid switch, which tells the washer the lid is closed before it spins. Check that nothing blocks the lid and listen for a click as it closes. A broken drive belt or motor coupler can also stop the spin.
Can the drain in my basement cause washer problems?
It can. Washers pump water out fast, and an old or partly clogged standpipe can't always keep up, so water backs up or overflows. If the standpipe overflows during draining, have the drain cleared; if it doesn't, the washer's pump or hose is the likely problem.
Should I try to fix the washer myself first?
Safe checks first: make sure the machine sits level, the drain hose is not kinked, and the last load was not one heavy item wrapped to a side. Past that, suspension, bearings and control boards call for a technician - forcing a stuck drum usually makes things worse.