Common problems
- Dishwasher leaves standing water
- Burner won't light or oven heats unevenly
- Fridge not cooling or freezer frosting over
Services
- Refrigerator and freezer repair
- Washer and dryer repair
- Dishwasher repair
Safety first: If you smell gas near a range or dryer, leave the house and call your gas utility's emergency line or 911 before anything else.
Get connected
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Brands
Avanti · Electrolux · Haier · LG · Liebherr · Maytag · Viking · Insinkerator · Summit · Midea · Equator · Crosley
Listed for reference. Not affiliated with these manufacturers; which brands a company services is up to them.
The local picture in Washington
Brookland, near Catholic University, mixes bungalows, Victorians and newer townhouses. DC Water's Clean Rivers Project built large tunnels to capture combined sewer overflows that used to pour into the Anacostia River.
Row houses cover much of the city, from Victorian rows on Capitol Hill to porch-front rows in Petworth built in the 1910s and 1920s. Shared laundry rooms are common in older buildings, so renters should check whether the machines belong to the landlord or a vendor.
Dryer vents clogged with lint are a fire risk year-round. Have the full run cleaned if drying times creep up. English basements, partly below grade with their own entrance, are common in row houses and prone to water getting in.
Who handles what in Washington
Ask whether the tech handles your brand and model before booking. Get the company's full name and a written estimate before any repair starts. For gas leaks or odors, contact Washington Gas first.
Signs you should call
Here is what Washington callers mention most:
- Burner won't light or oven heats unevenly
- Fridge not cooling or freezer frosting over
- Washer won't drain or spin
What to have ready
If water is involved, shut off the supply valve behind the unit and keep towels nearby.
From call to visit
- Reach out by phone or online.
- Your details go to a appliance repair company with availability in your part of Washington.
- You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.
Questions from Washington residents
Which parts of Washington can you help with?
We look for independent pros across Washington, including Petworth, Anacostia, Columbia Heights and Georgetown, and ZIP codes 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005 and others. Coverage depends on which pros are available that day, so we will tell you right away if we cannot find someone.
Why is my fridge not cooling?
Dirty condenser coils, a failed fan, a faulty defrost system or a thermostat problem are common. A tech can test each. Check that the vents inside are not blocked by food and that the door seal closes tightly.
Why does my dryer take so long?
A clogged vent is the most common reason. It also creates a fire risk, so have the whole run cleaned. Lint can build up deep inside the duct where you cannot see it.
Can a tech fix my oven igniter?
Yes. Weak igniters on gas ovens are a common repair. Make sure the tech handles gas appliances. Gas oven igniters glow before the gas valve opens, so a weak glow can mean no flame.
Whatever the job, the more detail you share up front, the smoother the first visit tends to go.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Washington, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012, 20015, 20016, 20017, 20018, 20019, 20020, 20024, 20032, 20036, 20037, 20045, 20052, 20057, 20059, 20064, 20204, 20220, 20230, 20240, 20245, 20250, 20260, 20317, 20319, 20373, 20388, 20390, 20408, 20415, 20418, 20422, 20427, 20431, 20510, 20515, 20520, 20530, 20535, 20540, 20542, 20551, 20560, 20565, 20566, 20591
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