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.
Woodbridge, VA
Washer Repair in Woodbridge, VA
Washer that only fills with hot water, won't drain, or thumps on spin? We repair washers in Woodbridge, Dale City and Lake Ridge and quote before the repair.
Appliance Surgeon offers same-day and next-day visits to Woodbridge 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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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.
Woodbridge notes
Washer repair in Woodbridge
A Dale City request listed here was an Amana that only worked with hot water. When a washer fills hot but not cold, the cold side of the inlet valve is the usual suspect, along with a clogged cold inlet screen or supply hoses that were swapped during a move.
Check the simple things first: both supply valves fully open, the hoses on the right sides (hot is usually marked red or H), and the screens where the hoses meet the washer. Turn the water off before unscrewing anything.
Washers that run every day wear faster. Belts, shocks, suspension rods and drain pumps are the usual parts, and a washer that bangs on spin is telling you about its suspension.
If the washer won't drain, clean the drain pump filter on a front-loader, or check the drain hose behind a top-loader for kinks.
In townhouses with upstairs laundry, braided supply hoses and a drain pan under the washer are cheap protection against a leak finding the ceiling below.
Local requests
Washer repair requests in the Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge, 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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This location is part of our washer repair coverage across the DC metro area. See all appliance repair services in Woodbridge, VA.
Neighborhoods we regularly cover in Woodbridge, VA: Lake Ridge, Dale City and Potomac Mills.
Frequently asked questions
Washer Repair in Woodbridge, VA FAQ
Can someone come fix my washer today in Woodbridge?
We're based in Alexandria, about 15 miles from Woodbridge. 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 Woodbridge?
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 Woodbridge, VA carry no premium. Typical price ranges by appliance are in our appliance repair cost guide.
What washer problems do you fix in Woodbridge?
Online washer repair requests from the Woodbridge area have been for water temperature problems. 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 only fills with hot water. What's wrong?
Usually the cold side of the inlet valve has failed or its screen is clogged. Check that the cold supply valve is open and the hoses aren't swapped. The Dale City Amana request we list had this problem.
My washer bangs during the spin. Is it the load?
Sometimes. Redistribute the load and check that the washer is level. If it bangs with a normal mixed load, the shocks, springs or suspension rods are probably worn.
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.