When a washer quits in Colonia, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Colonia list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Colonia
Within 30 miles of Colonia there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Perth Amboy (6), Edison (4), and Linden (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 14 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Edison Appliance Repair Service, around 1.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention washer work | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.3, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Colonia: Pay Less Repair Services LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); MCTECH USA LLC (4.9 miles away, based in Perth Amboy, 5.0 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (4.6 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Linden (4.1 miles away, based in Linden, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
The Usual Washer Culprits in Colonia
What Gets Fixed on a Colonia Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Colonia
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Colonia, NJ
Most washer calls in Colonia 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.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
In New Jersey, you can check a license with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs License Verification System or report a problem to the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Colonia
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Colonia, NJ
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Colonia
Washing Machine Repair Near Colonia
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Colonia technician a trip for parts.