Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin. The rest are spread across Rockaway (3), Dover (3), and Wayne (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. 11 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Superior Appliance Repair, about 5.2 miles away. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.2, 7.6, 14.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Franklin: Sears Appliance Repair (14.6 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General George Appliance Repair (24.0 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan Marc Appliance (23.6 miles away, based in West Caldwell, 4.5 stars from 6,455 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Parsippany, 4.6 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Franklin, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Franklin, NJ
Most washer calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin, NJ
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Washer Repair by Brand in Franklin
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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 Franklin technician a trip for parts.