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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Farmingdale and the Nassau County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Farmingdale, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Farmingdale. 6 list an address in Farmingdale, and the rest are spread across Melville (4), Hicksville (4), and Levittown (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 11 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Farmingdale Vacuum is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Farmingdale. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Farmingdale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
The leading options for Farmingdale are SQServicers (3.9 miles away, based in Lindenhurst, 5.0 stars from 163 reviews); RD Appliance Service, Corp. (4.5 miles away, based in Plainview, 4.7 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Luxury Appliance Care (2.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 119 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Massapequa, 4.1 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Farmingdale
Most washer calls in Farmingdale 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Farmingdale
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Farmingdale, NY
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Washer Repair by Brand in Farmingdale
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Before you call a Farmingdale 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.