Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Lodi that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Lodi
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lodi. 1 of them are based in Lodi itself, and other nearby bases include Clifton (8), Hackensack (6), and Passaic (5). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Nearest on the list: Mastercare Appliance Repair Handlers, around 0.3 miles out. 8 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lodi. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
At the top of the Lodi list: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (3.0 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellentech Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Teaneck, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (2.1 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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 spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Lodi, NJ
Most washer calls in Lodi 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 Lodi
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lodi, NJ
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lodi
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.