Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. The companies below serve Kearny and the Hudson County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Kearny, NJ
40 repair companies serve Kearny from within 30 miles. 4 list an address in Kearny, and other nearby bases include Newark (13), Jersey City (12), and Lyndhurst (3). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Nearest on the list: R a TV Services Inc, around 1.5 miles out. 7 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention washers | 9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 2.0, 2.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
Closest matches for Kearny: Andes Refrigeration (2.0 miles away, 4.8 stars from 71 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair NYC (6.2 miles away, based in New York, 4.9 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.4 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Hoboken (4.2 miles away, based in Hoboken, 4.3 stars from 131 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Leaks under or behind the washer
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What a Washer Repair Involves
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 Kearny
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Kearny quote:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for Kearny
Washer calls in Kearny 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kearny
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Kearny, NJ
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Kearny technician gets at the parts.