A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Newark and the New Castle County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Newark, DE
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newark. 4 list an address in Newark, and the rest are spread across Wilmington (14), New Castle (6), and Elkton (3). 8 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Service in Newark, about 0.6 miles away. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.3, 2.4 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washers | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 28 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
Closest matches for Newark: Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in New Castle, 4.6 stars from 631 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.4 miles away, based in Elkton, 4.5 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of the Delaware Valley (17.1 miles away, based in Chadds Ford, 4.6 stars from 1,953 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 271 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Musty smell from a front-loader
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Washer Problems Technicians See in Newark
The Dryer Half of the Visit
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Newark
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Newark quote:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Have These Handy
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Around Newark
Washer calls in Newark most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Delaware does not issue a separate appliance repair license; its plumbing and HVACR licensing law covers gas piping but excludes installing gas appliances where service connections already exist. Source: Delaware Code Title 24, Chapter 18, Subchapter I
In Delaware, you can report a problem to the Delaware Department of Justice Consumer Protection Unit (Consumer Mediation Unit).
Questions to Ask a Newark Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Newark, DE
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Newark technician gets at the parts.