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.
Washer Technicians Serving Dix Hills, NY
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Dix Hills. Other nearby bases include Brentwood (5), Melville (4), and Farmingdale (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.7 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 2.9, 3.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Dix Hills are Eddies Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SQServicers (7.4 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Willie's Appliance (5.6 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (6.7 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Dix Hills
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Water, Power and Safety First
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
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 Dix Hills
Most washer calls in Dix Hills 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Dix Hills
- 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?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Dix Hills, NY
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Washer Repair by Brand in Dix Hills
Washing Machine Repair Near Dix Hills
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Dix Hills faster and cheaper.