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 Glenolden list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Glenolden
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glenolden. 3 list an address in Glenolden, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (14), Upper Darby Township (3), and Havertown (3). 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Professional Sales & Services Co., about 0.1 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Mention washer work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Glenolden list: Mr. Appliance of Ardmore (7.7 miles away, based in Haverford, 4.7 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews); UpTech Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Bala Cynwyd, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Center City (7.4 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Local Notes for Glenolden
Most washer calls in Glenolden 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.
Before You Book in Glenolden
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Glenolden, PA
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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.