When a washer quits in Tenafly, 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. Below are the companies within reach of Tenafly, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer Technicians Serving Tenafly, NJ
Within 30 miles of Tenafly there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Tenafly itself, and other nearby bases include Yonkers (7), Palisades Park (4), and Bergenfield (3). 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Alliance Appliance Repair Authority is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Tenafly. Across 34 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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 1.9, 2.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
Closest matches for Tenafly: Appliance Doctor (5.3 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Hackensack, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advance Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.3 stars from 449 reviews, lists Saturday hours); United Technical Services (5.8 miles away, based in Emerson, 4.9 stars from 161 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- 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
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not spinning.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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
If a child swallows detergent from a packet, rinse out the mouth and call Poison Help immediately; for eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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 inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
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.
What Tenafly Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Tenafly 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 Tenafly
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Tenafly, NJ
What should I check before calling?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Washer Repair by Brand in Tenafly
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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 Tenafly technician a trip for parts.