If your Frigidaire washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Waltham list starts with companies that name Frigidaire, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
Independent listings only: Washing Machine Repair Near Me is not affiliated with or endorsed by Frigidaire. If your washer is still under manufacturer coverage, contact Frigidaire directly.
Who Works on Frigidaire Washers Near Waltham
40 repair companies serve Waltham from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Waltham itself, and other nearby bases include Newton (7), Cambridge (5), and Watertown (3). Nearest on the list: FAST FIX APPLIANCE REPAIR INC, around 1.2 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Waltham mentions Frigidaire by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waltham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Frigidaire | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
At the top of the Waltham list: UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Corp (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frostline Boston Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Newton, 4.9 stars from 148 reviews); One Fix Appliance & Refrigeration Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Brookline, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Frigidaire Washer Lines Technicians Work On
How Frigidaire Washers Are Built
Top-load models lock the lid during spin as a safety feature, and the lock takes roughly one to three minutes to release after the washer is stopped. Source: Frigidaire - Top Load washer lid will not open
What Frigidaire Says to Check First
- Washer won't start. First confirm the washer is sitting level. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my washer does not start?
- Washer not draining. Check whether the washer was moved or the drain hose bumped, then straighten any kink in the drain hose. Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer is not draining
Frigidaire Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E2 | Water is taking too long to drain or not draining properly (top load). Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer Error Code E2 water takes too long to drain |
| E4 | The washer is out of balance during spin (top load). Source: Frigidaire - Top loading washer Error Code E4 washer is out of balance |
Signs Your Frigidaire Washer Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Waltham
Care Frigidaire Recommends for Its Washers
- Use the recommended detergent amount and keep dispenser compartments below the max line, since excess detergent slows draining. Source: Frigidaire - What should I do if my washer is draining slowly?
- Empty pockets of coins and buckles and secure the drain hose with zip ties to stop rattling and knocking. Source: Frigidaire - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
Budgeting for a Frigidaire Washer Repair
Price the repair before replacing a Frigidaire washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
Around Waltham
Most washer calls in Waltham come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Questions to Ask a Waltham Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Frigidaire washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Frigidaire Washer Repair FAQs: Waltham, MA
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Live outside Waltham? The same Frigidaire washer repair technicians serve West Concord. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Frigidaire repair.