Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Woodbury list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Woodbury
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Woodbury. Other nearby bases include Philadelphia (16), Camden (3), and Haddonfield (3). 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Manco Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.9 miles from Woodbury. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Woodbury. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.1, 2.8 |
First up for Woodbury: Mr. Appliance of Center City (7.7 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NU~AIR THE HEALTHY CHOICE Inc. (8.3 miles away, based in Pennsauken, 4.6 stars from 196 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Sewell (5.4 miles away, based in Sewell, 4.8 stars from 1,011 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Woodbury
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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Around Woodbury
Most washer calls in Woodbury 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 Woodbury
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Woodbury, NJ
Why won't my washer spin?
What should I check before calling?
How much does washing machine repair cost in Woodbury?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Woodbury
Washing Machine Repair Near Woodbury
Before you call a Woodbury 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.