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. The Bath list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Bath
Within 60 miles of Bath there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Portland (5), Auburn (3), and Boothbay (1). The farthest listed company is about 55 miles out. Blackman Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 12.5 miles from Bath. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bath is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.5, 21.6, 23.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
First up for Bath: Sears Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (31.9 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Blackman Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Boothbay, 2.1 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.8 miles away, based in Waterville, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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 draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Bath. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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 Bath Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Bath 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Bath
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Bath, ME
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Bath
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.