When a washer quits in Glenolden, 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. The Glenolden list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Glenolden
Within 30 miles of Glenolden there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Glenolden, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (14), Upper Darby Township (3), and Havertown (3). Of those, 3 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Professional Sales & Services Co. is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Glenolden. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 0.4, 0.5 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Glenolden list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Center City (7.4 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Ardmore (7.7 miles away, based in Haverford, 4.7 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (8.5 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Glenolden, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
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.
What Glenolden Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Glenolden 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.
Before You Book in Glenolden
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Glenolden, PA
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Glenolden
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Before you call a Glenolden 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.