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. The Franklin Center list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Franklin Center
Within 30 miles of Franklin Center there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Somerset (5), New Brunswick (5), and Edison (5). Sumappliances repair service is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Franklin Center. 14 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 23 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 22 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Franklin Center: R&D Sieberg Appliances (2.6 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Star Appliance Service LLC (7.9 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (7.6 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in New Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 356 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Franklin Center. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Around Franklin Center
Most washer calls in Franklin Center 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Franklin Center
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin Center, NJ
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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.