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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bronx and the Bronx County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Bronx
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bronx. 16 of them are based in Bronx itself, and the rest are spread across New York (7), Yonkers (4), and Mt Vernon (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 18 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is East Bronx Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.9, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 24 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
Closest matches for Bronx: Carmen Appliances (4.1 miles away, based in Mt Vernon, 4.8 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Americare Appliance and HVAC Solutions (3.2 miles away, 5.0 stars from 36 reviews); SCREW'S HVAC & Appliance Repair Company in NYC (6.0 miles away, based in New York, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Happy Home Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in New York, 4.3 stars from 579 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. 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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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 Bronx, NY
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which supplies Bronx, reports hardness of averages about 25 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 1 grain per gallon; sampled range 16-90 mg/L), which the report classes as soft. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: New York City Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report 2024 (NYC DEP)
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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Bronx
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Bronx, NY
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Before you call a Bronx 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.