A Kenmore washer was not spinning, leaving clothes dripping wet.
What our technicians usually find: a faulty lid or door lock, a worn drive belt or motor coupler, or worn suspension.
Mount Vernon, VA
Washer Repair in Mount Vernon, VA
Clothes dripping wet, water under the washer, or a door that won't open until the water's gone? We repair washers in Mount Vernon, Fort Hunt and Huntington and quote before the repair.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon
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.
Mount Vernon notes
Washer repair along the Mount Vernon corridor
Three washer requests listed on this page show typical faults. A Kenmore in the Mount Vernon area wasn't spinning and left clothes dripping. An Electrolux in Fort Hunt was leaking from underneath, not at the hookups. An LG, also in Fort Hunt, wouldn't drain and wouldn't open its door.
That last one is a safety feature: front-loaders keep the door locked while there's water in the drum. Unplug the washer first, then drain it through the pump filter with towels and a shallow tray ready; the door usually unlocks once the water is out.
A leak from underneath, not at the hoses, usually comes from the door boot, the pump, the tub seal or an internal hose. Where the water first appears on the floor narrows it down.
Low-lying parts of the area have flooded in the past; Huntington's levee was finished in 2019 for that reason. Any washer or dryer that has sat in floodwater should be checked before it's used, because water in the motor, pump or controls isn't always visible.
Local requests
Washer repair requests in the Mount Vernon area
An Electrolux washer was leaking from underneath, not at the hookups.
What our technicians usually find: a torn door boot gasket, a leaking pump or tub seal, or a loose or cracked hose.
An LG washer would not drain and the door would not open.
What our technicians usually find: a clogged drain pump filter, a failed drain pump or a kinked drain 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 Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon?
We also provide washer repair in Springfield, VA, washer repair in Alexandria, VA, washer repair in Lorton, VA, washer repair in Oxon Hill, MD and washer repair in Colchester, VA.
This location is part of our washer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Mount Vernon, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Mount Vernon, VA: Fort Hunt, Hybla Valley and Hollin Hills.
Frequently asked questions
Washer Repair in Mount Vernon, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my washer today in Mount Vernon?
We're based in Alexandria, about 7 miles from Mount Vernon. 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 Mount Vernon?
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 Mount Vernon, VA carry no premium. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What washer problems do you fix in Mount Vernon?
Online washer repair requests from the Mount Vernon area are most often for not spinning, not draining and 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 won't open and has water inside. What should I do?
Don't force the door. Unplug the washer, put towels down and drain it through the drain pump filter, or the small drain hose next to it, at the bottom front. Once the water is out, the lock usually releases. The Fort Hunt LG request we list had exactly this.
My washer doesn't spin and leaves clothes dripping. What's broken?
On top-loaders, the lid switch or lock, a worn drive belt or motor coupler, or the suspension is the usual cause. On front-loaders, a drain problem or an unbalanced-load error is more common. The Mount Vernon-area Kenmore request we list had this symptom.
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.