GE owners in Farmingdale usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. The Farmingdale list starts with companies that name GE, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
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GE Washer Repair Near Farmingdale
Within 30 miles of Farmingdale there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 list an address in Farmingdale, and the rest are spread across Melville (4), Hicksville (4), and Levittown (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. None of the repair companies near Farmingdale name GE in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. The closest is Farmingdale Vacuum, about 0.7 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Mention GE | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.3 |
At the top of the Farmingdale list: Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Hicksville, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SQServicers (3.9 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (4.5 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Tech Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
GE sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
GE Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How GE Washers Are Built
Too much or non-HE detergent can cause oversudsing that slows the final spin and triggers a suds lock. Source: GE Appliances - Frequently Asked Questions About GE Washers
What GE Says to Check First
- Front load washer not draining. Check the drain hose for kinks and correct standpipe placement, clean the pump filter at the bottom front, and rebalance the load. Source: GE Appliances - Front Load Washer - Troubleshooting
- Washer not draining. Wait out normal pauses between cycle steps, then look for a kinked or clogged drain hose, a drain set too high, or a clog shown by a Po code or flashing Rinse light. Source: GE Appliances - Top Load Washer - Will Not Drain
Reading a GE Washer Error Code
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Po (or flashing Rinse light) | The washer is draining slowly, usually from a clog or a pinched drain hose. Source: GE Appliances - Top Load Washer - Will Not Drain |
| LId | The cycle stopped because the lid is open, or the lid was not opened between several cycles. Source: GE Appliances - Top Load Washer - Display and Status / Feature Lights |
| CAnCELEd | The cycle was paused for more than a day or was stopped by certain errors. Source: GE Appliances - Washer - Consumer Help Indicator |
When to Call for GE Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care GE Recommends for Its Washers
- Leave a top load lid up when the washer is not in use so the inside can dry out. Source: GE Appliances - Frequently Asked Questions About GE Washers
- Clean the detergent dispenser trays and housing at least once a month to clear product buildup. Source: GE Appliances - Front Load Washer - Leaking Water
Brand guides: GE Washer Not Draining or Spinning: What to Check.
GE Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Most GE washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Before the Technician Arrives
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
Local Notes for Farmingdale
Most washer calls in Farmingdale come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Farmingdale
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
GE Washer Repair FAQs: Farmingdale, NY
Is this GE customer service?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
What should I do about a GE error code?
Other Washer Repair in Farmingdale
GE Washer Repair Near Farmingdale
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a GE repair.