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 Wilson.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Wilson
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wilson. The rest are spread across Allentown (6), Stroudsburg (4), and Bethlehem (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 11 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 38 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wilson. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.1, 2.7 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 41 |
| Mention washers | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
First up for Wilson: Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, based in Easton, 4.7 stars from 431 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.2 miles away, based in Whitehall Township, 4.6 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.5 miles away, based in Allentown, 4.6 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.2 miles away, based in Walnutport, 4.7 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- 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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Wilson quote:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
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)
- Any error code on the display
Around Wilson
Washer calls in Wilson 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)
Questions to Ask a Wilson Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Wilson, PA
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Wilson
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Wilson technician gets at the parts.