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 Southbridge, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Southbridge
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Southbridge. Other nearby bases include Worcester (9), Auburn (3), and Springfield (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 8.7 miles from Southbridge. 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Southbridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.7, 11.7, 11.8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 48 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
First up for Southbridge: Sears Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Webster, 4.4 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.9 miles away, based in Marlborough, 4.2 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Common Appliance Repair LLC (19.4 miles away, based in North Grafton, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.6 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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
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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Southbridge
Most washer calls in Southbridge 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 Southbridge
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Southbridge, MA
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Southbridge
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.