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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Richboro, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Richboro PA
40 repair companies serve Richboro from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Philadelphia (4), Levittown (4), and Warminster (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. 10 list washer or dryer work specifically. Serenity Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Richboro. The 40 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 3.4, 4.2 |
Closest matches for Richboro: Fix it Master (6.6 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 5.0 stars from 306 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Bensalem (10.3 miles away, based in Bensalem, 4.9 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freezing Cold Appliance Repairs (6.8 miles away, based in Warminster, 5.0 stars from 158 reviews, lists Saturday hours); W88 Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Feasterville-Trevose, 4.9 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
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
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 leaking from the bottom.
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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Around Richboro
Most washer calls in Richboro 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Richboro
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Richboro, 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.