Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Harrison and the Hudson County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Harrison
Within 30 miles of Harrison there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Newark (11), Jersey City (10), and Kearny (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is R a TV Services Inc, about 0.8 miles away. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
The leading options for Harrison are Andes Refrigeration (1.1 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Amazon AC & Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Jersey City, 4.7 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, based in Kearny, 4.2 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
The Usual Washer Culprits in Harrison
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Harrison
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Harrison
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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.
Local Notes for Harrison
Most washer calls in Harrison 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Harrison
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Harrison, NJ
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Washer Repair by Brand in Harrison
Washing Machine Repair Near Harrison
Before you call a Harrison technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.