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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Nanticoke, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Nanticoke
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Nanticoke. Other nearby bases include Scranton (7), Pittston (3), and Wilkes-Barre Township (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Perdomo Appliances Sales & Repair is the nearest, roughly 5.8 miles from Nanticoke. 6 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Nanticoke. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.8, 6.4, 6.5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
The leading options for Nanticoke are Sears Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Kingston, 4.7 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Pittston, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Wilkes-Barre Township, 4.5 stars from 82 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Hazle Township, 4.6 stars from 126 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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 washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Nanticoke. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Nanticoke Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Nanticoke 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 Nanticoke
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- 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: Nanticoke, PA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Nanticoke
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 Nanticoke technician can then bring the right parts for either one.