Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Fort Lee list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Fort Lee
Within 30 miles of Fort Lee there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Fort Lee itself, and other nearby bases include New York (11), Palisades Park (5), and North Bergen (4). The farthest listed company is about 4 miles out. Nearest on the list: Fort Lee Local Appliance Repair Service, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 6 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.8, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
First up for Fort Lee: NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (1.7 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SCREW'S HVAC & Appliance Repair Company in NYC (4.4 miles away, based in New York, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellentech Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Teaneck, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (5.0 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Fort Lee
Most washer calls in Fort Lee 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.
Questions to Ask a Fort Lee Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Fort Lee, NJ
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.