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 White Plains 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 White Plains
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of White Plains. 3 list an address in White Plains, and the rest are spread across Yonkers (10), Mt Vernon (3), and Bronx (3). White Plains Appliances Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from White Plains. 12 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from White Plains. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 17 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.8 |
At the top of the White Plains list: Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (1.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (7.4 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.2 stars from 446 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
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 front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in White Plains. 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
What White Plains Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in White Plains 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 White Plains Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: White Plains, NY
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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 White Plains technician can then bring the right parts for either one.