Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Maywood, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Maywood NJ
Within 30 miles of Maywood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Maywood, and the rest are spread across Hackensack (6), Paramus (6), and Clifton (4). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Olevora Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Maywood. 8 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
Closest matches for Maywood: Sam The Man Repairs LLC (4.7 miles away, based in Passaic, 5.0 stars from 753 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Excellentech Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in Teaneck, 4.7 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NJ APPLIANCETECH, LLC (5.1 miles away, based in Palisades Park, 5.0 stars from 88 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (1.0 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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 washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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 Maywood
Most washer calls in Maywood 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.
Questions to Ask a Maywood Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Maywood, NJ
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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.