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 Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Hawthorne. 1 list an address in Hawthorne, and the rest are spread across Clifton (7), Paterson (6), and Paramus (6). 6 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Appliance Repair Technologies Hawthorne, about 0.4 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hawthorne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.8, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
The leading options for Hawthorne are Sam The Man Repairs LLC (7.0 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (2.6 miles away, based in Ridgewood, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (7.3 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Hawthorne. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Hawthorne
Most washer calls in Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hawthorne, NJ
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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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.