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 Staten Island list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Staten Island
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Staten Island. 34 list an address in Staten Island, and the rest are spread across Elizabeth (3), Carteret (2), and Bayonne (1). Distances run up to about 5 miles. The closest is APPLIANCE REPAIR STATEN ISLAND, about 0.7 miles away. Of those, 10 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 38 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 1.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 52 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
First up for Staten Island: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 288 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (4.1 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stove & Oven Repair (3.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances R Russ (3.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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 Staten Island. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Local Notes for Staten Island
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which supplies Staten Island, reports hardness of averages about 25 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 1 grain per gallon; sampled range 16-90 mg/L), which the citywide 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.
Before You Book in Staten Island
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Staten Island, NY
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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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 Staten Island technician can then bring the right parts for either one.