A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Manchester that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Manchester
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Manchester. 8 list an address in Manchester, and the rest are spread across Nashua (5), Lawrence (5), and Concord (3). Distances run up to about 25 miles. 9 list washer or dryer work specifically. A&K HOME APPLIANCES is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Manchester. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 54 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.1, 1.7 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Manchester are Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.6 stars from 244 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (19.8 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Appliance Medic LLC (6.2 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.8 stars from 75 reviews); Appliance Services, LLC (19.4 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Manchester. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Manchester
Most washer calls in Manchester 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 Hampshire has no license for appliance repair as such; fuel gas work, including gas appliance installation and service, is licensed by the Mechanical Safety and Licensing Board, whose licenses are limited to their named specialty. Source: N.H. RSA 153:29 (NH General Court)
In New Hampshire, you can check a license with the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification License Lookup or report a problem to the New Hampshire Department of Justice, Consumer Protection & Antitrust Bureau.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Manchester
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Manchester, NH
Why won't my washer spin?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.