When a washer quits in Binghamton, 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. 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.
Washer Technicians Serving Binghamton, NY
40 repair companies serve Binghamton from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in Binghamton, and the rest are spread across Scranton (7), Elmira (3), and Pittston (3). The farthest listed company is about 58 miles out. 13 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: UltraFix Home Appliances, around 0.3 miles out. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Binghamton is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Mention washer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.3, 3.7 |
First up for Binghamton: Sears Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, based in Johnson City, 4.7 stars from 179 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.8 miles away, based in Scranton, 4.8 stars from 177 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (37.0 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.5 miles away, based in Sayre, 4.2 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water 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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Binghamton, 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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.
What Binghamton Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Binghamton 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 York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Binghamton
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Binghamton, NY
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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 Binghamton technician a trip for parts.