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 Arlington Heights list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
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25 repair companies serve Arlington Heights from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Stroudsburg (4), Bethlehem (3), and East Stroudsburg (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 1.1 miles away. Of those, 6 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 25 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 17 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 1.4, 1.6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
Closest matches for Arlington Heights: Sears Appliance Repair (1.6 miles away, based in East Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, based in Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.1 miles away, based in Easton, 4.7 stars from 431 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Whitehall Township, 4.6 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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: washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Arlington Heights. 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Around Arlington Heights
Most washer calls in Arlington Heights 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Arlington Heights
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Arlington Heights, PA
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.