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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Palmer, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Palmer MA
Within 30 miles of Palmer there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Worcester (6), Springfield (3), and Enfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 28 miles out. The closest is Dave's Appliance Inc, about 5.9 miles away. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Palmer. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.9, 6.2, 9.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
First up for Palmer: Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (16.3 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cluett's (6.2 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (15.4 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.4 stars from 58 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
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
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 leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Palmer
Most washer calls in Palmer 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 Palmer
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Palmer, MA
Why does my front-load washer smell?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Other Washer Repair in Palmer
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Palmer
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 Palmer technician can then bring the right parts for either one.