A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Washington list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Washington, NJ
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Washington. 1 list an address in Washington, and other nearby bases include Stroudsburg (4), Bethlehem (3), and Dover (3). Of those, 10 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Appliance Master Washington is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Washington. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Washington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 11.1, 11.4 |
The leading options for Washington are Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in East Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in Easton, 4.7 stars from 431 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.9 miles away, based in Rockaway, 4.7 stars from 334 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (25.5 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Washington Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Washington
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Laundry Notes for Washington, NJ
Most washer calls in Washington 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 Washington Washer Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Washington, NJ
What stops a washer from spinning?
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Why won't my washer drain?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Washer Repair by Brand in Washington
Washing Machine Repair Near Washington
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 Washington technician a trip for parts.