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. The Malverne list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Malverne, NY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Malverne. 1 list an address in Malverne, and other nearby bases include Valley Stream (8), Hempstead (7), and Rockville Centre (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Nearest on the list: Silver Appliance Services Inc, around 0.2 miles out. 6 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Malverne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.8, 1.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Malverne: PROGRESS SERVICE, INC (0.8 miles away, based in West Hempstead, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.4 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Appliance Repair Long Island NY (1.9 miles away, based in Valley Stream, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (4.3 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Malverne
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Local Notes for Malverne
Most washer calls in Malverne 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 Malverne
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Malverne, NY
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Before you call a Malverne 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.