Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Amesbury that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Amesbury
Within 30 miles of Amesbury there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Amesbury, and the rest are spread across Lawrence (5), Peabody (5), and North Andover (3). 8 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Service Amesbury, about 0.8 miles away. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Amesbury. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 2.3, 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 13 |
The leading options for Amesbury are Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (14.4 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Services, LLC (13.9 miles away, based in Epping, 4.9 stars from 175 reviews); iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (21.6 miles away, based in Peabody, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Amesbury. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
Around Amesbury
Most washer calls in Amesbury 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.
Before You Book in Amesbury
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Amesbury, MA
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.