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 Dormont list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Dormont, PA
40 repair companies serve Dormont from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (19), Coraopolis (3), and McKeesport (2). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: YinzerFix Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dormont. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.3, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
First up for Dormont: Appliance Fix Experts (2.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerFix Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 5.0 stars from 215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (10.7 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Northern Pittsburgh, Moon and South Hills (10.4 miles away, based in Moon Township, 4.5 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
The Usual Washer Culprits in Dormont
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Dormont
Before replacing a washer in Dormont, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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.
Local Notes for Dormont
Most washer calls in Dormont 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Dormont
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Dormont, PA
Why is my washer leaking?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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Should I repair or replace my washer?
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Washing Machine Repair Near Dormont
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Dormont technician a trip for parts.