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. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Princeton.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Princeton
Within 30 miles of Princeton there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Princeton, and the rest are spread across Hamilton Township (8), Trenton (5), and Somerset (5). 8 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The closest is UltraFix Tech, about 0.3 miles away. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 6.3, 6.7 |
Closest matches for Princeton: Apex Air Duct Cleaning & Chimney Services (9.2 miles away, based in Dayton, 4.8 stars from 1,106 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Star Appliance Service LLC (8.8 miles away, based in Monmouth Junction, 4.8 stars from 1,605 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Langhorne, 4.8 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); R&D Sieberg Appliances (13.7 miles away, based in Manville, 4.7 stars from 316 reviews).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What a Washer Repair Involves
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Princeton quote:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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.
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Princeton Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Princeton 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
Questions to Ask a Princeton Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Princeton, NJ
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Princeton technician gets at the parts.