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 Point Pleasant
Within 30 miles of Point Pleasant there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 of them are based in Point Pleasant itself, and the rest are spread across Brick Township (10), Toms River (10), and Lakewood (8). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Zorena Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away. 11 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 0.8 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
The leading options for Point Pleasant are Anthony Mechanical HVAC & Appliance LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Brick Township, 5.0 stars from 114 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Brick Township, 4.5 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Toms River, 4.5 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Manasquan (3.3 miles away, based in Manasquan, 4.8 stars from 8 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Point Pleasant
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- 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 Point Pleasant
Most washer calls in Point Pleasant 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 Point Pleasant
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Point Pleasant, NJ
Why is there water left in my washer?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Before you call a Point Pleasant 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.