Appliance repair in Alexandria

Alexandria's homes are older than most on our list. The median home was built in 1974, six in ten are in apartment or condo buildings, and one in five is a townhouse or rowhouse.

Half the homes here were built before 1974

Many still have their original dryer vent runs and water shutoff valves, even after a few rounds of new appliances. On a dryer call we check the vent path to the outside, and on a washer we look at the fill hoses before we leave.

61% of homes are in apartment or condo buildings

Stacked washer and dryer units and shared building vents are common. Tell us your building's rules for contractor access and parking when you book, and we'll plan the visit around them.

About 21% are townhouses

Laundry closets in townhouses are tight, and dryer vents often run a long way to the outside wall or roof. A long or clogged vent is the usual reason a dryer needs two cycles.

Your water

Virginia American Water's 2025 report for Alexandria lists hardness from 78 to 191 mg/L, typically about 113 mg/L (6.6 grains per gallon). Mineral scale builds up in dishwashers and washers over time. Rinse aid and a monthly cleaning cycle help, and we check the inlet screens and filters on every visit.

Rowhouses and narrow stairs

In Old Town and Del Ray, laundry is often in a basement or a closet up a narrow stair. Measure the space and the stairs before ordering a new washer or dryer, and tell us where the machine sits when you book.