Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Trenton list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Trenton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Trenton. 5 list an address in Trenton, and the rest are spread across Hamilton Township (8), Levittown (5), and Bensalem (3). 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Ace Appliance & Refrigeration, around 1.7 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.8, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
The leading options for Trenton are Mr. Appliance of Bensalem (13.1 miles away, based in Bensalem, 4.9 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Langhorne, 4.8 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (18.5 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); W88 Appliance Repair (12.8 miles away, based in Feasterville-Trevose, 4.9 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Trenton
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Trenton
Before replacing a washer in Trenton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
Around Trenton
Most washer calls in Trenton 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 Trenton
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Trenton, NJ
What stops a washer from spinning?
Which areas near Trenton do these technicians cover?
What should I check before calling?
Washer Repair by Brand in Trenton
Washing Machine Repair Near Trenton
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 Trenton technician a trip for parts.