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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lowell, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lowell
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lowell. 5 list an address in Lowell, and other nearby bases include Nashua (5), Lawrence (5), and Wilmington (3). Nearest on the list: A1 Appliance, around 0.4 miles out. 9 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lowell. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 13 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Lowell: Thermador Repair Group (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (19.0 miles away, based in Peabody, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews); Giddy Up's Appliance Repair & Refrigeration (11.5 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.7 stars from 49 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- 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
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
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
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 not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
What Lowell Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Lowell 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 Lowell
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lowell, MA
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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 Lowell technician can then bring the right parts for either one.