A Kenmore washer stopped after the wash and would not drain, rinse or spin.
What our technicians usually find: a clogged drain pump filter, a failed drain pump or a kinked drain hose.
Arlington, VA
Washer Repair in Arlington, VA
We repair washers in Arlington apartments and houses, including the stacked and 24-inch compact units in condo closets. If yours stopped full of water, knocks or leaks, you get the price before the repair.
Washer Repair
Schedule service in Arlington
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.
Arlington notes
Arlington washers, stacked and otherwise
Three Arlington requests listed here cover the usual range. A Kenmore in South Arlington stopped after the wash and wouldn't drain, rinse or spin. A GE in Shirlington had a drum that stuck and felt off track. Another GE in South Arlington was leaking from the bottom.
A washer that stops before draining often has a clogged drain pump filter or a failed pump. On many front-loaders the filter sits behind a small panel at the bottom front. Have towels and a shallow tray ready, because whatever is left in the drum comes out there.
A drum that sticks, wobbles or sits crooked usually points to worn bearings, a broken drum support or tired suspension rods.
Stacked and compact pairs are repairable, but the closet has to be cleared and the dryer may need to come off the top, so those visits run a little longer.
Local requests
Washer repair requests in Arlington
A GE washer had a drum that stuck and felt off track.
What our technicians usually find: worn drum bearings, a broken drum support (spider arm) or worn suspension rods.
A GE washer was leaking from the bottom, possibly a damaged seal.
What our technicians usually find: a torn door boot gasket, a leaking pump or tub seal, or a loose or cracked hose.
From online booking requests in 2024–2025; 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 Arlington, 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 Falls Church, VA, and serve homeowners in Washington, DC, McLean, VA, Annandale, VA and Alexandria, VA.
This location is part of our washer repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Arlington, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Arlington, VA: Clarendon, Ballston and Rosslyn.
Frequently asked questions
Washer Repair in Arlington, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my washer today in Arlington?
We're based in Alexandria, about 6 miles from Arlington. 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 Arlington?
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 Arlington, 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 Arlington?
Online washer repair requests from Arlington are most often for leaks, not starting 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 washer stopped mid-cycle full of water. What should I do?
Switch it off and unplug it first. On a front-loader, check the drain pump filter behind the small door at the bottom front, with towels down. A coin, hair tie or sock in the filter is a common cause. If the filter is clear and it still won't drain, the pump or the control comes next.
My washer drum feels loose and knocks. Is it safe to use?
It's better not to. A bad bearing or cracked drum support gets worse with every spin and can take the tub with it. A Shirlington request we list had exactly that feel. Book a diagnosis before the next load.
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.