Local appliance repair for Yonkers homes

Signs you should call

You may want a appliance repair company if you notice any of these:

• Burner won't light or oven heats unevenly
• Fridge not cooling or freezer frosting over
• Washer won't drain or spin

Know your Yonkers house

Freezing nights in winter can crack exposed pipes and outdoor spigots. Draining outdoor spigots in the fall prevents most of that damage. Building applications are filed online. A licensed contractor can usually handle the filing for the work they do.

Yonkers gets its water from New York City's Catskill and Delaware systems, through the Kensico Reservoir. Shared laundry rooms are common in older buildings, so renters should check whether the machines belong to the landlord or a vendor.

Dryer vents clogged with lint are a fire risk year-round. Have the full run cleaned if drying times creep up. Westchester County's Yonkers Joint Wastewater Treatment Plant serves parts of southern and western Westchester.

Who handles what in Yonkers

Appliance repair is not a state-licensed trade in New York, so get the company's full name and a written estimate. If an appliance is still under warranty, check the terms before booking, since some makers require their own authorized service.

What happens after you call

1. Tell us what is wrong and how urgent it is.
2. A local appliance repair company who works in Yonkers gets your request.
3. They confirm timing, price and any fees with you directly.

What to have ready

Write down the brand and model number, usually on a sticker inside the door or on the back.