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. The Cochituate list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Cochituate
Within 30 miles of Cochituate there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Framingham (7), Newton (7), and Watertown (3). Nearest on the list: Compass Appliance Repair Wayland Pro, around 0.9 miles out. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cochituate. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 2.0, 2.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
The leading options for Cochituate are Yale Appliance (3.1 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (11.9 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Corp (8.4 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Frostline Boston Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Newton, 4.9 stars from 148 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not spinning or washer not draining.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Cochituate. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Cochituate
Most washer calls in Cochituate 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Cochituate
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cochituate, MA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Cochituate technician can then bring the right parts for either one.