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. The Albany list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Albany NY
40 repair companies serve Albany from within 30 miles. 7 list an address in Albany, and other nearby bases include Schenectady (13), Latham (3), and Clifton Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. Norviqa Appliance Repair Albany is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Albany. 5 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 46 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 28 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 2.4, 2.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Albany: Mr. Appliance of Clifton Park (20.9 miles away, based in Ballston Spa, 4.9 stars from 1,422 reviews); Appliance Technician Services Inc (9.6 miles away, based in Selkirk, 4.9 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Schenectady, 4.5 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DADs Appliance Repair and More (28.0 miles away, based in Hagaman, 4.9 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Albany. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Laundry Notes for Albany, NY
Most washer calls in Albany 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Albany
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Albany, NY
Why won't my washer spin?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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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.