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 Ridgewood list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Ridgewood
Within 30 miles of Ridgewood there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Ridgewood itself, and other nearby bases include Paramus (6), Paterson (4), and Fair Lawn (3). Of those, 5 mention washer or dryer work by name. Mr. Appliance of Bergen County is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Ridgewood. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Ridgewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
The leading options for Ridgewood are Mr. Appliance of Bergen County (0.4 miles away, 4.6 stars from 317 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A&D Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Prospect Park, 4.2 stars from 696 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sequence 7 Appliance Repairs (7.0 miles away, based in Hackensack, 5.0 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (4.5 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Local Notes for Ridgewood
Ridgewood Water, which supplies Ridgewood, reports hardness of about 14 grains per gallon (250 ppm), hard. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Ridgewood Water: Water Quality & Resources
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 Ridgewood Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Ridgewood, NJ
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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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 Ridgewood technician can then bring the right parts for either one.