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 Farmingdale list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Farmingdale
40 repair companies serve Farmingdale from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Farmingdale, and the rest are spread across Melville (4), Hicksville (4), and Levittown (3). Nearest on the list: Farmingdale Vacuum, around 0.7 miles out. 11 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Farmingdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Farmingdale list: Luxury Appliance Care (2.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (4.5 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master Tech Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 4.8 stars from 45 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Hicksville, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- 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
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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 Farmingdale
Most washer calls in Farmingdale 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.
Questions to Ask a Farmingdale 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?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Farmingdale, NY
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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 Farmingdale technician can then bring the right parts for either one.