An LG washer had a door gasket that came loose and was leaking.
What our technicians usually find: a torn door boot gasket, a leaking pump or tub seal, or a loose or cracked hose.
Fairfax Station, VA
Washer Repair in Fairfax Station, VA
Washer leaking, slow to fill, or banging on spin? We repair front-load and top-load washers in Fairfax Station and quote the repair before any parts go in.
Washer Repair
Schedule service in Fairfax Station
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.
Fairfax Station notes
Fairfax Station washers and laundry rooms
In a lot of Fairfax Station's 1980s and 1990s houses the laundry is on the main floor near the garage, while some newer and remodeled houses moved it upstairs. A leak upstairs does more damage, so if your washer is on the second floor, a drain pan or a leak sensor is worth adding after any repair.
A Burke request further down this page was an LG front-loader whose door gasket had come loose and was leaking. That's one of the usual front-load leaks. The gasket, sometimes called the boot, is held by two clamps, and once it pulls free or tears, water gets out on every wash.
If your house runs on a private well, check the screens where the inlet hoses connect to the washer. Sediment collects there, and a slow fill can cause errors or a cycle that seems to run forever. Turn off both valves before you unscrew the hoses.
Loud banging on spin usually means an unbalanced load, worn shocks or suspension springs, or on older machines, bearings. A rumble that gets louder as the drum speeds up points to bearings, and that repair is cheaper the earlier it's caught.
Local requests
Washer repair requests in the Fairfax Station area
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 Fairfax Station, 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 Fairfax City, VA, and serve homeowners in Annandale, VA, Springfield, VA, Vienna, VA and Lorton, VA.
This location is part of our washer repair coverage across the DC metro area — see all appliance services in Fairfax Station, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Fairfax Station, VA: Burke Centre, Crosspointe and South Run.
Frequently asked questions
Washer Repair in Fairfax Station, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my washer today in Fairfax Station?
We're based in Alexandria, about 15 miles from Fairfax Station. 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 Fairfax Station?
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 Fairfax Station, 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 Fairfax Station?
Online washer repair requests from the Fairfax Station area have been for leaks. 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 takes forever to fill. Could that be my well?
A well is a common cause. Sediment clogs the small screens in the washer's water inlet. Turn off both valves, unscrew the hoses at the washer and look for a screen packed with grit. Rinse it gently. If the fill is still slow, the inlet valve may be failing.
My front-loader's door gasket came loose. Can it be put back?
Sometimes. If the gasket only slipped off its clamp and isn't torn, it can be reseated. If it's torn or the rubber has hardened, it needs replacing, which is a routine repair. Either way, don't run the washer until it's fixed.
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.