An Amana washer only worked with hot water.
What our technicians usually find: the hot or cold side of the inlet valve, swapped supply hoses or the temperature sensor.
Washer repair in Woodbridge
Colchester, VA
Washer Repair in Colchester, VA
Washer that only runs hot water, or a puddle under it with no sign of where it came from? Both turn up in the requests below, and both are often one-part repairs.
Washer Repair
Schedule service in Colchester
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.
Colchester notes
Colchester washers: fill and leak problems
Hot water but no cold was the complaint in a Dale City request about an Amana washer. A washer with a dead cold side usually has a failed solenoid on the inlet valve, supply hoses swapped behind the machine, or a temperature sensor giving wrong readings.
Check the hoses first. If they were reconnected recently, hot and cold may be reversed, and a cold valve left closed behind the machine has the same effect.
The Lorton request, a puddle that appeared overnight, is a slow leak. Slow leaks tend to grow, and one that shows up only while the washer sits idle points to the inlet valve or a supply hose rather than anything that moves.
On a private well, sediment collects in the inlet screens where the hoses connect, and a washer that fills slowly or shows a fill error may just need those screens cleaned.
Nearby requests
Washer repair requests near Colchester
A washer left a puddle around it overnight with no visible leak or clog.
What our technicians usually find: a torn door boot gasket, a leaking pump or tub seal, or a loose or cracked hose.
Washer repair in LortonFrom 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 Colchester, 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 Woodbridge, VA, and serve homeowners in Lorton, VA, Mount Vernon, VA, Springfield, VA and Fairfax Station, VA.
This location is part of our washer repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Colchester, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Colchester, VA: Mason Neck, Gunston and Crosspointe.
Frequently asked questions
Washer Repair in Colchester, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my washer today in Colchester?
We're based in Alexandria, about 14 miles from Colchester. 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 Colchester?
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 Colchester, 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 Colchester?
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.
How do I clean my washer's inlet screens?
Turn off both supply valves, unscrew the hoses at the back of the washer and pull the small mesh screens out of the valve ports with needle-nose pliers. Rinse them and put them back. Keep a towel handy for the water left in the hoses.
Can swapped hoses really make a washer run only hot?
They can make it run the wrong temperature, depending on the cycle. Check that the hose from the hot valve goes to the inlet marked hot. If the hoses are right and both valves are open, the inlet valve's cold solenoid has probably failed.
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.