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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Hopatcong, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Hopatcong NJ
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hopatcong. Other nearby bases include Rockaway (3), Dover (3), and Fairfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Loxena Appliance Repair, around 4.7 miles out. Of those, 12 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hopatcong. 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 | 17 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.7, 5.8, 6.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 17 |
Closest matches for Hopatcong: Sears Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (20.7 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Superior Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Wantage, 4.9 stars from 51 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
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
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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: washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Around Hopatcong
Most washer calls in Hopatcong 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 Hopatcong
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Hopatcong, NJ
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Other Washer Repair in Hopatcong
More Washer & Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Hopatcong technician can then bring the right parts for either one.