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 Elizabethtown and the Lancaster County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Elizabethtown
40 repair companies serve Elizabethtown from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Elizabethtown, and other nearby bases include Harrisburg (10), York (5), and Lancaster (5). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Elizabethtown. Of those, 12 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elizabethtown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention washers | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 3.2, 5.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
The leading options for Elizabethtown are Apex DCA (11.5 miles away, based in York, 4.5 stars from 406 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (17.0 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.2 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rozman Bros Inc. (14.7 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Musty smell from a front-loader
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Washer Problems Technicians See in Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Elizabethtown
Washer calls in Elizabethtown most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
There is no statewide plumbing or trade license in Pennsylvania, so any licensing for gas piping work is set by the municipality where the work happens (Philadelphia, for example, issues its own plumber licenses). Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Elizabethtown
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Elizabethtown, PA
Why won't my washer drain?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Which areas near Elizabethtown do these technicians cover?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Elizabethtown technician gets at the parts.