A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Below are independent repair companies within reach of North Scituate that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, North Scituate MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Scituate. Other nearby bases include Boston (6), Quincy (5), and Weymouth (4). 16 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Topline Appliance Repair Scituate, around 1.1 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Scituate. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 5.9, 7.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
First up for North Scituate: Yale Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (18.2 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George Washington Toma TV and Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Weymouth, 4.9 stars from 1,718 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in North Scituate. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
Local Notes for North Scituate
Most washer calls in North Scituate 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near North Scituate
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: North Scituate, MA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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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 North Scituate technician can then bring the right parts for either one.