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 Jamestown list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Jamestown
Within 60 miles of Jamestown there are 35 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Jamestown itself, and the rest are spread across Erie (8), Buffalo (4), and Warren (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. 13 list washer or dryer work specifically. Brady's Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 5.0 miles from Jamestown. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Jamestown is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 5.5, 6.3 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
At the top of the Jamestown list: Mr. Appliance of Jamestown-Warren (5.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.9 miles away, based in Bradford, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Duggan's Service & Appliance (42.0 miles away, based in Erie, 4.8 stars from 1,373 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (43.8 miles away, based in Erie, 4.6 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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
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 not draining or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Jamestown. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Jamestown, NY
Most washer calls in Jamestown 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 Jamestown
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Jamestown, NY
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Jamestown
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.