My washer is in a shed behind my Plaza Midwood bungalow. Will freezing weather hurt it?

It can. Water left in the hoses, pump or valve can freeze and crack them during an ice storm or cold snap. Shut the supply valves and disconnect the hoses before a hard freeze, and let us know if you see leaks afterward.

Why does water overflow from the drain standpipe behind my NoDa washer?

Older standpipes may be too short, too narrow or partly clogged for a modern washer's fast pump-out. The drain line itself is a plumbing issue, but we can confirm whether the washer's pump and hose are working correctly.

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Washer repair in NoDa and Plaza Midwood

Mill cottages and bungalows rarely had a laundry room, so washers here sit in closets, on enclosed porches or even in sheds. We repair them where they are and explain the price before any work. We cover 2 ZIP codes in NoDa & Plaza Midwood.

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Laundry on Porches, in Closets and in Sheds

Washers on enclosed porches or in sheds behind NoDa and Plaza Midwood homes sit in spaces that get hot and humid in summer and cold in a winter freeze. Front-load models in those spots are prone to musty door boots and dispenser mildew, and hoses in an unheated shed can crack if water in them freezes during an ice storm.

Many of these homes sit on crawl spaces, and a washer on a porch floor framed over open air can bounce during spin. That causes balance errors and wears suspension springs and shocks. Older plumbing may also include a standpipe too short or too narrow for a modern washer's drain hose, causing overflow.

Leave the door open between loads, check the drain filter, and turn off the supply valves before a hard freeze if the washer is in an unheated space. The technician tests the pump, motor, suspension and controls and quotes the work.

Before You Book: Washer Checks

Safe first steps for the most urgent washer problems, and when to leave it to a technician.

Leaking WaterSafety: Turn off both supply valves behind the washer, unplug it, and look for drips at the hose connections and around the drain hose before running another load.
Overfilling with WaterSafety: Turn off both supply valves immediately and unplug the washer; if water still enters with the power off, the valve is stuck.
Burning Smell from WasherSafety: Turn the washer off, unplug it or switch off the breaker, and do not use it again until it is inspected.
Leaking from BottomSafety: Turn off the water, unplug the washer and check that the pump filter cap is tight if your model has one.

Symptoms, causes and repair-or-replace advice for every type of washer are in our complete washer repair guide.