When a washer quits in Staten Island, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. Below are the companies within reach of Staten Island, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near Staten Island
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Staten Island. 34 of them are based in Staten Island itself, and the rest are spread across Elizabeth (3), Carteret (2), and Bayonne (1). The closest is APPLIANCE REPAIR STATEN ISLAND, about 0.7 miles away. 10 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 38 businesses.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.7, 1.2 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Staten Island: Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 288 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliances R Russ (3.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Top Tech Appliance Repair LLC (4.1 miles away, based in Carteret, 5.0 stars from 125 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Linden (5.9 miles away, based in Linden, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Staten Island
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Staten Island, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Around Staten Island
New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), which supplies Staten Island, reports hardness of averages about 25 mg/L as CaCO3 (roughly 1 grain per gallon; sampled range 16-90 mg/L), which the citywide report classes as soft. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: New York City Drinking Water Supply and Quality Report 2024 (NYC DEP)
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 Staten Island
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Staten Island, NY
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Before you call a Staten Island 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.