Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Elwood list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Elwood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Elwood. The rest are spread across Hauppauge (6), Huntington (5), and Melville (4). 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. Across 19 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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 washer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 1.8 |
The leading options for Elwood are Eddies Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SQServicers (10.2 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); Willie's Appliance (6.3 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (7.5 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Elwood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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 Elwood
Most washer calls in Elwood 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 Elwood
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Elwood, NY
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Elwood faster and cheaper.