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 Red Lion list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Red Lion
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Red Lion. Other nearby bases include York (5), Lancaster (4), and Hanover (4). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Of those, 13 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is Modern TV & Big Screen Repair, about 6.7 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 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.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.7, 7.2, 8.6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 49 |
First up for Red Lion: Apex DCA (11.4 miles away, based in York, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Columbia, 4.5 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scott and Sons Appliance Repair & Dryer Vent Cleaning (25.9 miles away, based in Westminster, 4.9 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (28.4 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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.
Local Notes for Red Lion
Most washer calls in Red Lion 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.
Questions to Ask a Red Lion Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Red Lion, PA
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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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.