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 Inwood, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Inwood NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Inwood. 2 of them are based in Inwood itself, and the rest are spread across Valley Stream (8), Oceanside (3), and Rockville Centre (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 10 list washer or dryer work specifically. Dependable Home Appliance Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Inwood. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.5, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 18 |
First up for Inwood: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, based in Rosedale, 4.5 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (3.7 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (6.3 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Rochdale Village Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Jamaica, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- 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 runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
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.
What Inwood Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Inwood 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.
Before You Book in Inwood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Inwood, NY
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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 Inwood technician can then bring the right parts for either one.