What brands do you repair?

House & Hound services electric washers and dryers from LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, Maytag and Kenmore, including front-load, top-load and laundry centers.

Do you carry parts, or will it take two visits?

The truck is stocked with the most common failure parts — drain pumps, heating elements, belts, thermal fuses, igniters and rollers — so many repairs are finished on the first visit. If your machine needs a special-order part, you will know the timeline and total price before committing.

Should I have the dryer vent cleaned too?

If your dryer takes more than one cycle to dry, the vent is the first suspect. A clogged vent is also a fire risk and makes the dryer work harder. Vent cleaning can be added to any dryer repair visit.

What towns do you serve for appliance repair?

House & Hound is based in Byram Township and serves Byram, Stanhope, Hopatcong, Sparta, Newton and Rockaway, New Jersey, plus nearby towns — availability is shown when you book.

Washer & dryer repair in Byram Township, NJ

Laundry day, back on track.

House & Hound repairs electric washers and dryers in your home — diagnosed on the spot, quoted before any work starts, and fixed by a local tech who has been repairing appliances since 2018.

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$89 diagnostic, applied toward your repair. First time with us? Your diagnostic is $44.50 — 50% off. Book online in under a minute — no phone tag.

A recent Far Hills job: new door boot, full clean, both machines running.

What’s your machine doing?

Most laundry breakdowns come down to a handful of worn parts. Find your symptom — the fix is usually straightforward, and common parts ride on the truck.

Washer repairs

Front-load and top-load electric washers.

Won’t drain or finish a cycleUsually a failed drain pump or a clog — pump swaps are a first-visit fix.
Leaking at the doorA torn or moldy door boot (bellows). Replacement stops the leak and the musty smell.
Won’t start or lockDoor lock and latch assemblies wear out — a common, quick repair.
Fills slowly or not at allInlet valves and clogged screens, tested and replaced on site.
Loud spin, shaking, walking across the floorWorn suspension rods, dampers or bearings — diagnosed before parts are ordered.

Dryer repairs

Electric dryers and laundry centers.

Runs but no heatHeating element or thermal fuse — the most common dryer call there is.
Takes two or three cycles to dryOften a clogged vent, sometimes a failing element. Both get checked.
Drum won’t tumbleBroken belt or seized idler pulley — standard parts, same-visit fix.
Thumping or squealingWorn drum rollers and glides, replaced as a set so it stays quiet.
Won’t start at allDoor switch, start switch or thermal fuse — tested in minutes.

Add dryer vent cleaning to your visit

A clogged vent is the #1 cause of slow drying — and a real fire hazard. While the dryer is open for repair, the vent line gets cleaned out too: better drying, lower bills, safer machine.

Book repair + vent cleaning

Brands serviced: LG Samsung Whirlpool GE Maytag Kenmore

Electric washers and dryers, front-load and top-load. Refrigerator, dishwasher and oven repair is also available — mention it when you book.

One flat diagnostic. No surprises.

You approve the exact repair price before any work begins. If the machine isn’t worth fixing, you’ll hear that straight — and you’ll only owe the diagnostic.

How every job starts

Diagnostic visit

Ryan comes to your home, runs the machine, finds the failed part, and gives you the full repair price on the spot.

$89 — applied toward your repair

First-time customers: $44.50 — 50% off the diagnostic fee on your first visit.

Full diagnosis of the problem
Exact repair quote before work starts
The diagnostic fee credited toward the repair if you go ahead
Common parts stocked on the truck for first-visit fixes

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Good to know

Honest repair math

Most washer and dryer repairs land well below the cost of a new machine — and a good machine is usually worth fixing.

Parts and labor quoted as one total, up front
No work done without your approval
If it isn’t worth repairing, you’ll be told plainly
Payment by card through Square when the job is done

LG front-load washer opened up with the old door boot removed during a repair in Far Hills, NJ

Fixed in three steps

Book your visit online

Pick a time that works and tell us the brand, the model if you have it, and what the machine is doing. You’ll get an instant confirmation.

Get the diagnosis and the price

Ryan tests the machine, finds the failed part, and quotes the full repair — parts and labor — before touching a wrench.

Approve it, and laundry’s back

With the part on the truck, most repairs finish that same visit. Your diagnostic fee comes off the total.

A recent job: LG pair in Far Hills

A front-load washer with a blackened, leaking door boot and a dryer due for service. One visit: new boot, full clean, dryer opened and checked, vent replaced — both machines back in service.

Close-up of the worn, mold-stained door boot on the Far Hills LG washer before replacement — **The problem**The old door boot — stained, worn, and the source of the leak and smell.

Mold and grime inside the detergent dispenser housing of the LG washer before cleaning — **Found during the visit**Mold buildup in the dispenser housing, cleaned out as part of the job.

Tools and the removed door boot laid out on a drop cloth, protecting the laundry room floor during the repair — **Your floors stay clean**Drop cloth down, parts laid out, old boot off and ready for the new one.

The matching LG dryer opened up for inspection and service during the same Far Hills visit — **The dryer gets checked too**Opened up for inspection and a vent replacement while on site.

The LG washer and dryer pair reassembled and running in the Far Hills laundry room after repair — **Done**Both machines reassembled, tested, and running.

The LG washer opened with the drum exposed after the old door boot was removed — **Real repair work**Front panel off, boot removed — no shortcuts, no guesswork.

Local repair across northwest New Jersey

House & Hound is based in Byram Township, NJ 07821. Pick your town when you book — available times show right on the booking page.

Byram Stanhope Hopatcong Sparta Newton Rockaway

Portrait of Ryan Garrison, owner of House and Hound

The tech is the owner

Ryan has repaired appliances professionally since 2018, starting at Garrison Family Industries. He’s EPA 608 certified, runs House & Hound himself from Byram Township, and is the person who answers your texts and turns the wrench — no call center, no subcontractor roulette.

Appliance repair since 2018 EPA 608 certified Insured Text-first: (862) 268-9154

Straight about scope: electric washers and dryers are the specialty, plus refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens. No plumbing or HVAC work, and no licenses claimed that aren’t held. Appliance installs are ground-floor only.

Repair questions

Anything else? Text the brand and what the machine is doing — a photo or short video of the problem helps Ryan arrive with the right part.

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How much does it cost?

Every repair starts with an $89 diagnostic visit — and first-time customers get 50% off, so your first diagnostic is $44.50. You get an exact repair quote before any work begins, and the full diagnostic fee is applied toward the repair if you approve the job. If you decide not to repair, the diagnostic fee is all you owe.

What brands do you work on?

LG, Samsung, Whirlpool, GE, Maytag and Kenmore electric washers and dryers — front-load, top-load and laundry centers. Refrigerators, dishwashers and ovens are also in scope; mention them when you book.

Will it be fixed on the first visit?

Often, yes. The truck carries the most common failure parts — drain pumps, heating elements, belts, thermal fuses, igniters and rollers. If your machine needs a special-order part, you’ll know the timeline and the total price before you commit.

Why add dryer vent cleaning?

If your dryer takes more than one cycle, the vent is the first suspect. Lint buildup is also a fire risk and makes the machine work harder. Adding a vent cleaning to a dryer repair visit takes care of both at once.

What if my machine isn’t worth fixing?

You’ll hear it straight. Ryan has talked plenty of customers out of repairs that didn’t make sense — you only owe the diagnostic ($89, or $44.50 on a first visit), and there’s no pressure to approve work that won’t pay off.

How do I book?

Use the booking button on this page and pick a time — it’s confirmed instantly online. Prefer to text? Send a message to (862) 268-9154 with the brand and the symptom.

Wet laundry piling up?

Book a diagnostic visit now — $89, applied toward your repair, with the exact fix price quoted before any work starts. First-time customers pay just $44.50.

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