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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of North Windham that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near North Windham
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Windham. Other nearby bases include Portland (5), Auburn (3), and Gray (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Center of Maine, around 6.2 miles out. 2 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Windham. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.2, 9.8, 11.9 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
First up for North Windham: Agren (13.8 miles away, based in South Portland, 4.8 stars from 2,172 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Guys (20.9 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.6 stars from 365 reviews); Brown’s Appliance Service (21.5 miles away, based in Auburn, 5.0 stars from 62 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in North Windham. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around North Windham
Most washer calls in North Windham 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 North Windham
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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: North Windham, ME
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Other Washer Repair in North Windham
Washer & Dryer Repair Near North Windham
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.