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 Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Forest Hills. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (17), Verona (2), and McKeesport (2). Distances run up to about 12 miles. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Perla's Appliances Plus, about 1.9 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Forest Hills. 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 | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.0, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
The leading options for Forest Hills are NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (2.0 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); G&D Appliance Repair (11.3 miles away, based in Avalon, 4.8 stars from 133 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- 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
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
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 draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Forest Hills. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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.
Local Notes for Forest Hills
Most washer calls in Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills
- 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?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Forest Hills, PA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Forest Hills
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.