If your LG washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Caldwell list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent LG Washer Technicians, Caldwell NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Caldwell. 1 of them are based in Caldwell itself, and the rest are spread across Clifton (10), Bloomfield (4), and Fairfield (3). None of the repair companies near Caldwell name LG in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Frontline Appliance Repair Experts, around 0.1 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Caldwell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
Closest matches for Caldwell: Dan Marc Appliance (1.4 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Clickfix appliance repair (6.9 miles away, based in Clifton, 5.0 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Handler Appliance Inc (6.5 miles away, based in Wayne, 4.9 stars from 1,469 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your LG Washer
What a LG Washer Technician Deals With
LG top loaders come in two wash-action styles: an impeller that rubs clothes against each other, and an agitator that moves clothes side to side and up and down. Source: LG - Top Load Washers
Common LG Washer Problems
- Off balance, shaking. For the UE code, LG says to redistribute the load evenly, avoid overfilling the drum, and make sure the washer is level. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide
- Washer leaking. LG suggests first confirming the leak is from the washer, then checking the door area and an overfilled or residue-clogged detergent dispenser. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washing Machine Troubleshooting: Leaks
LG Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| CL | Not a fault: child lock is on. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List |
| UE | The load is unbalanced; redistribute the clothes, and top loaders will try to rebalance on their own a few times. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List |
| FE | Too much water in the tub, which can come from oversudsing, a clogged level sensor hose or a clogged drain filter. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
Full list: LG Washer Error Codes Explained: UE, LE, OE and More.
LG Smart Diagnosis runs through the LG ThinQ app, walking the owner through steps and then reporting the washer's performance and any issues found. Source: LG Support - Smart Diagnosis (washer)
When to Call for LG Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Gets Fixed on a Caldwell Washer Call
Owner Care for LG Washers
- Clean the front load drain pump filter at least monthly, more often with heavy use. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
- Clean the water inlet filters when they clog, which happens more in hard-water areas, by soaking them in white vinegar or a scale remover. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
What LG Washer Repairs Cost
A LG washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
What to Have Ready for a LG Washer Call
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Local Notes for Caldwell
Most washer calls in Caldwell 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 Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Caldwell
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
LG Washer Repair FAQs: Caldwell, NJ
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I repair or replace my LG washer?
Why does my LG washer show an error code?
Why is my washer leaking?
Other Washer Repair in Caldwell
LG Washer Repair Near Caldwell
Before you call, find the model and serial number on your LG washer's label, usually inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet. A technician who knows the model can often tell you on the phone what the first visit will involve.