Appliance Repair in 08028 · Sewell, Glassboro & Williamstown

A house shared by four or five students runs its appliances harder than most family homes. The washer goes several times a day, the refrigerator door opens constantly, and the dishwasher, if there is one, is either overloaded or never used. Landlords get the calls, and the problems tend to fall into the same few categories.

Washers suffer from overloading and from small items that slip into the pump: socks, coins, hair ties and earbuds. A washer that will not drain or makes a grinding noise during drain often just needs its pump filter cleared. Dryers clog with lint when the screen is skipped, which slows drying and creates a fire risk. Refrigerators packed full block their own air vents, so the fresh-food section runs warm while the freezer stays cold. Ranges see burnt-on spills that short out burner elements and cause spark modules to click.

Turnover in May and August is a good time for an appliance check, before the next group moves in. We work with landlords and property managers, send the written estimate to whoever pays and do nothing until it is approved.

Students should get the landlord's approval and share the owner's contact information when booking. Landlords should tell us who will let the technician in and whether all housemates know about the visit. Clear the laundry area, empty the washer, and put a sticky note on the appliance describing the problem in case the person home is not the one who reported it.