Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Gardner list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Gardner MA
35 repair companies serve Gardner from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Worcester (9), Nashua (5), and Marlborough (4). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 9 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Tri town Appliance, around 9.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gardner. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.5, 12.1, 12.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 26 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 35 |
| Mention washer work | 9 |
Closest matches for Gardner: Tri town Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Fitchburg, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Marlborough, 4.2 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Giddy Up's Appliance Repair & Refrigeration (29.2 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
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.
Local Notes for Gardner
Most washer calls in Gardner 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 Gardner
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gardner, MA
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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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.