An 11-year-old Samsung steam washer stopped draining.
What our technicians usually find: a clogged drain pump filter, a failed drain pump or a kinked drain hose.
Falls Church, VA
Washer Repair in Falls Church, VA
Washer door won't close, water on the floor, or a drum full of water? We repair front-load, top-load and stacked washers in Falls Church and quote the repair before any parts go in.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Falls Church homes and buildings. The $75 diagnostic visit is credited to the repair, labor starts at $200 on about 9 in 10 repairs, and every repair carries a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty.
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Washer Repair
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Same-day and next-day visits.
Open 7 days until 10 PM (Sundays from 10 AM)
Diagnostic visit: $75, or $115 for a double unit.
Credited toward your repair when you approve the quote.
90-day warranty on parts and labor, and a written quote before any work starts.
Falls Church notes
Washer repair in Falls Church basements, closets and apartments
Laundry in Falls Church depends on the age of the house. In the City and in Pimmit Hills, the washer usually sits in a basement or utility room with room to work around it. Apartments and newer townhouses more often have stacked units in a closet. Those need more time, since the dryer usually has to be lifted off before the washer can be opened.
Top-loaders in older houses wear in their own way. A Maytag in a 22042 house roared through the spin cycle in February 2024, and the repair was a new tub drive shaft and tub bearing kit. A roar that climbs with spin speed usually means bearings, while a thump or a bang more often means an unbalanced load or worn suspension parts.
Front-loaders bring door and gasket faults. The Bailey's Crossroads request in the card below, an LG from June 2025, had a door that wouldn't close and then leaked. Those two problems often go together: a damaged latch or hinge keeps the door from pressing evenly on the gasket, and water gets out on every fill. In December 2025, another Falls Church request asked for a new door boot on a Whirlpool front-loader. If a door won't latch, look for a pinched gasket edge or a sock caught at the seal. If it latches and clicks but the washer won't start, the door lock assembly may have failed. Don't force the door.
Drain trouble is the next most common request. In 22041, a Samsung steam washer that was 11 years old stopped draining in October 2025, and with that symptom technicians usually find a clogged pump filter, a worn-out drain pump or a kinked hose. On a machine that age, a pump is usually still worth replacing, while failed bearings or a main board are where replacement starts to make sense. The repair-or-replace calculator helps you weigh it.
For any leak, check the supply hoses on the back first. Rubber hoses older than five or six years are worth swapping for braided stainless whether they drip or not, and a drain hose that has slipped in its standpipe can leave water that looks like it came from the tub.
When you book, look for the model label under the lid or on the back of a top-loader, or around the door opening of a front-loader. Turn off both supply valves if there is water on the floor. For a stacked pair, clear the closet and anything stored on top, and in a Falls Church apartment, get management's approval and tell us where the van can stop.
Updated November 2026.
In Falls Church
Washer repairs and requests in Falls Church
An LG washer had a door that would not close and then started leaking.
What our technicians usually find: a torn door boot gasket, a leaking pump or tub seal, or a loose or cracked hose.
A Maytag top-load washer roared during the spin cycle.
Repair: Replaced the worn tub drive shaft and the tub bearing kit.
From our technicians’ service log and online repair requests; customer details are kept private. A request shows what the customer reported; the technician confirms the cause on site before quoting.
Local requests
Washer repair requests in the Falls Church area
An LG washer had a door that would not close and then started leaking.
What our technicians usually find: a torn door boot gasket, a leaking pump or tub seal, or a loose or cracked hose.
Company data; 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 Falls Church, 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
Where else do we repair washers near Falls Church?
We also provide washer repair in Arlington, VA, washer repair in McLean, VA, washer repair in Annandale, VA, washer repair in Tysons, VA and washer repair in Vienna, VA.
This location is part of our washer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Falls Church, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Falls Church, VA: the City of Falls Church, Seven Corners and Idylwood.
Frequently asked questions
Washer Repair in Falls Church, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my washer today in Falls Church?
We're based in Alexandria, about 9 miles from Falls Church. 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 Falls Church?
Appliance Surgeon charges $75 for the diagnostic visit, 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. 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 Falls Church, VA carry no premium. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What washer problems do you fix in Falls Church?
Online washer repair requests from the Falls Church 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 front-load washer door won't close. Can you fix it?
That's usually a quick repair. The cause is typically the door latch, the strike on the door, a sagging hinge or a pinched or torn gasket. In a Bailey's Crossroads request we list, an LG door that wouldn't close led to a leak. We find the cause and quote the parts before replacing anything.
Can you repair a stacked washer and dryer in an apartment closet?
We do. They take a little longer because the dryer may need to come off the top, and the closet needs to be clear. If you rent, check with building management before booking.
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.
My top-load washer roars during spin. Is it worth fixing?
Often, yes. A roar that grows with spin speed usually comes from the tub bearings or the drive shaft, and on many top-loaders those can be replaced. In February 2024, a Maytag in a 22042 Falls Church house had exactly this symptom and got a new drive shaft and tub bearing kit. The technician checks the bearings, the suspension and the tub before quoting, so you can compare the price with the machine's age.
The door boot on my front-loader is torn. Can you replace just the gasket?
Usually. The door boot is the rubber seal between the tub and the door opening, and it can be replaced on its own. A December 2025 Falls Church request was for exactly that on a Whirlpool front-loader. The technician also checks the door hinge and latch, since a door that doesn't close evenly can tear a new boot. Wipe the boot dry after washes and leave the door open to help it last.