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 Little Silver and the Monmouth County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Little Silver
Within 30 miles of Little Silver there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Middletown Township (4), Matawan (4), and Freehold (4). Distances run up to about 15 miles. The closest is Appliance Repair Red Bank Inc, about 2.2 miles away. Of those, 21 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Little Silver. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 26 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.2, 2.6, 3.0 |
At the top of the Little Silver list: Expert Appliance Center – Appliance Repair & Installation (11.1 miles away, based in Marlboro Township, 4.7 stars from 303 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Monmouth County (3.2 miles away, based in Eatontown, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in West Long Branch, 4.4 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Hazlet, 4.7 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Little Silver
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Little Silver, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Around Little Silver
Most washer calls in Little Silver 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.
Questions to Ask a Little Silver Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Little Silver, NJ
Why won't my washer drain?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Little Silver
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Little Silver faster and cheaper.