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.
Who Repairs Washers Near Port Washington
Within 30 miles of Port Washington there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Port Washington, and the rest are spread across Garden City (5), Great Neck (4), and Westbury (4). Nearest on the list: Davis Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out. 13 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.3 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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.9, 1.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Port Washington: Sears Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in New Hyde Park, 4.6 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.9 miles away, based in Garden City, 4.4 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Repair Porter Inc - Jericho (7.3 miles away, based in Bellerose, 4.9 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Queens Village, 4.4 stars from 171 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
The Usual Washer Culprits in Port Washington
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Port Washington
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Port Washington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
What Port Washington Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Port Washington 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 Port Washington
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Port Washington, NY
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Port Washington
Washing Machine Repair Near Port Washington
Before you call a Port Washington 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.