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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Queens, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Queens
40 repair companies serve Queens from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Flushing (9), Great Neck (4), and Bayside (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 22 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Universal Appliance Repair Flushing, about 0.9 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Queens. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.3, 1.4 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 29 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
Closest matches for Queens: Global Solutions Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, based in Flushing, 4.8 stars from 259 reviews); Sub-Zero, Wolf and Viking repair Queens (3.9 miles away, based in Rego Park, 4.6 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Murray Hill (1.4 miles away, based in Flushing, 5.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Queens Village, 4.4 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- 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
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
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
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 not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Queens. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Queens
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which supplies Queens, reports hardness of averages about 25 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 1 grain per gallon; sampled range 16-90 mg/L), which the report classes as soft. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: New York City Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report 2024 (NYC DEP)
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 Queens
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Queens, NY
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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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 Queens technician can then bring the right parts for either one.