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. 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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Brooklyn
Within 30 miles of Brooklyn there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 40 of them are based in Brooklyn itself. Distances run up to about 3 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Brooklyn. Of those, 17 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 22 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.5, 0.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Brooklyn list: Vita Appliance Service (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 218 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Express Repair New York (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 2,471 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DAVIDTON (1.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 175 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zulk Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 58 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Brooklyn
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- 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.
Around Brooklyn
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which supplies Brooklyn, 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.
Questions to Ask a Brooklyn Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Brooklyn, NY
Why is my washer leaking?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is there water left in my washer?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Brooklyn
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Brooklyn faster and cheaper.