When a washer quits in Quakertown, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Quakertown and the Bucks County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Quakertown
40 repair companies serve Quakertown from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Quakertown, and other nearby bases include Allentown (6), Lansdale (4), and Bethlehem (3). 14 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Commercial Kitchen Repairs is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Quakertown. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 37 businesses.
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| Mention washer work | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 10.0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
The leading options for Quakertown are Mr. Appliance of Doylestown (13.8 miles away, based in Doylestown, 4.8 stars from 708 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Allentown (14.7 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.8 stars from 621 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Borden Appliance Repair Services, LLC (16.3 miles away, based in Schwenksville, 4.9 stars from 756 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 106 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Quakertown
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- 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?
- 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?
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 Quakertown Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Quakertown 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.
Questions to Ask a Quakertown Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Quakertown, PA
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Washer Repair by Brand in Quakertown
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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 Quakertown technician a trip for parts.