In Franklin Center, most appliance repair companies that fix dryers also fix washers, but some list laundry work far more prominently than others. The companies below serve Franklin Center and the Somerset County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Franklin Center
Within 30 miles of Franklin Center there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Somerset (5), New Brunswick (5), and Edison (5). Sumappliances repair service is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Franklin Center. 14 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin Center. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 24 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Mention washers | 24 |
First up for Franklin Center: R&D Sieberg Appliances (2.6 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews); Star Appliance Service LLC (7.9 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pay Less Repair Services LLC (7.6 miles away, based in Edison, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in New Brunswick, 4.4 stars from 356 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
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 Franklin Center
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Franklin Center quote:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Franklin Center
Washer calls in Franklin Center most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
New Jersey has no license specific to appliance repair; plumbing work is reserved to state-licensed master plumbers, and gas piping work on the customer side of the meter falls under HVACR contractor licensing, both overseen by boards in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Under state law, working on gas piping on the load side of the meter requires a master HVACR contractor license or another state license whose scope includes gas piping. Source: NJ Division of Consumer Affairs: State Board of Examiners of Master Plumbers rule notice
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Franklin Center
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin Center, NJ
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Other Dryer Repair in Franklin Center
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Franklin Center technician gets at the parts.