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 Matawan list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Matawan
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Matawan. 4 of them are based in Matawan itself, and the rest are spread across Old Bridge (9), Perth Amboy (7), and Marlboro Township (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. 10 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Matawan Appliance Repair Team., around 0.4 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 16 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Matawan list: MCTECH USA LLC (8.3 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (5.5 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Matawan Appliance Repair Team. (0.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Matawan. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Matawan
Most washer calls in Matawan 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 Matawan
- 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?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Matawan, NJ
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Matawan
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.