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 Martinsville list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Martinsville NJ
Within 30 miles of Martinsville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Somerset (5), Plainfield (4), and New Brunswick (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. Barry's Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.4 miles from Martinsville. Of those, 14 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Martinsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 22 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention washer work | 23 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 3.2, 3.4 |
At the top of the Martinsville list: R&D Sieberg Appliances (4.1 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (10.5 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Watchung, 4.5 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Piscataway (7.0 miles away, based in Piscataway, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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 draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Martinsville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$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?
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 Martinsville
Most washer calls in Martinsville 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 Martinsville
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Martinsville, NJ
Why does my front-load washer smell?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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.