When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. The companies below serve Middle Island and the Suffolk County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Middle Island
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Middle Island. The rest are spread across Holbrook (4), Holtsville (3), and Stony Brook (3). 3 list washer and dryer repair specifically. LJ Appliance Repair Service is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Middle Island. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.5, 3.0, 4.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
First up for Middle Island: Eddies Appliance Repair (16.6 miles away, based in Brentwood, 5.0 stars from 1,413 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Willie's Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in Hauppauge, 4.6 stars from 1,316 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LJ Appliance Repair Service (2.5 miles away, based in Ridge, 4.6 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Island Wide Appliance (9.4 miles away, based in Patchogue, 4.5 stars from 322 reviews).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- 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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Middle Island
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Middle Island quote:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Before the Visit
- 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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Middle Island
Washer calls in Middle Island most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Middle Island
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Middle Island, NY
Which areas near Middle Island do these technicians cover?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Middle Island technician gets at the parts.