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.
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
Schedule service in Falls Church
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
Washers in Falls Church homes and apartments
Laundry setups in Falls Church vary a lot. Older houses in the City and in Pimmit Hills usually have the washer in a basement or utility room, while apartments and newer townhouses tend to have a stacked pair in a closet. Stacked units take longer to service because the dryer often has to come off first.
A Bailey's Crossroads request further down this page was an LG front-loader with a door that wouldn't close and then started leaking. Those two problems often go together. If the latch or a hinge is damaged, the door doesn't press evenly against the gasket, and water gets out on every fill.
If a front-loader won't latch, look for a pinched gasket edge or a sock caught in the door. If the latch clicks but the washer won't start, the door lock assembly may have failed. Don't force the door.
For any leak, check the hoses on the back first. Rubber supply hoses older than five or six years are worth replacing with braided stainless whether they leak or not.
Local requests
Washer repair requests in the Falls Church area
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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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.