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 Mineola list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Mineola NY
Within 30 miles of Mineola there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Hempstead (7), Garden City (5), and Westbury (4). Nearest on the list: SubZero&Wolf Appliance-Repair Long Island, around 0.6 miles out. Of those, 9 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mineola. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 15 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 1.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
The leading options for Mineola are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (4.5 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Queens Village, 4.4 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- 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
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
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Mineola. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Around Mineola
Most washer calls in Mineola 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Mineola
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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: Mineola, NY
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Mineola
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.