Appliance Repair in 19116 · Far Northeast Philadelphia

A first-floor or mid-level laundry room is convenient, but a leak there does more damage than a leak in a concrete basement. Water spreads under flooring, into a finished room below or into the walls. The most common sources are a burst fill hose, a cracked pump housing, a door seal on a front-loader, or a drain hose that slipped out of its standpipe.

A few precautions help. Use braided steel fill hoses and replace them every few years. Install a drain pan under the washer with a drain line if the layout allows. A water alarm on the floor costs little and can alert you before a leak spreads. Turn off the water valves when you are away for an extended time.

Dryers in these rooms often vent through an exterior wall or up through the roof, and longer runs need more frequent cleaning. Check that the outside vent opens and that lint is not building up inside the duct.

If your washer leaks, turn off the water and unplug it, then book a diagnosis. We find the source and give you a written estimate before any repair.

Driveways are common here, so tell us where to park. Clear space around the washer and dryer so the technician can pull them out, and point out any water damage on the ceiling below. Have the model numbers ready if you can.