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 Northport, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Northport NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Northport. 1 of them are based in Northport itself, and the rest are spread across Hauppauge (6), Huntington (5), and Melville (4). 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Direct Northport Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Northport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.8, 2.5 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
At the top of the Northport list: Eddies Appliance Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); American Service (4.6 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.9 stars from 85 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luxury Appliance Care (10.9 miles away, based in Farmingdale, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in East Northport, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Northport. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Northport, NY
Most washer calls in Northport 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 Northport Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Northport, NY
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why won't my washer spin?
Related Repair Pages for Northport
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Northport
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 Northport technician can then bring the right parts for either one.