Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Cumberland Hill list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Cumberland Hill
Within 30 miles of Cumberland Hill there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Providence (10), Pawtucket (9), and Bellingham (3). The closest is Aegis Appliance Repair Cumberland Inc, about 2.0 miles away. Of those, 6 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 28 businesses.
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.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.6, 3.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
The leading options for Cumberland Hill are Yale Appliance (16.0 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (13.5 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (9.4 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in North Attleborough, 4.5 stars from 280 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire 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
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 not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Cumberland Hill. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Around Cumberland Hill
Most washer calls in Cumberland Hill 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.
Rhode Island does not issue a license named for appliance repair, but its Department of Labor and Training licenses pipefitters and refrigeration technicians, including a limited natural gas service license that covers servicing gas-fueled appliances. Source: Bureau of Pipefitters, Refrigeration Technicians, Sprinklerfitters, Sheet Metal Workers and Oil Heat Contractors (260-RICR-30-15-2)
In Rhode Island, you can check a license with the Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board: Search a Registrant/Licensee or report a problem to the Rhode Island Attorney General, Consumer Protection Unit.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Cumberland Hill
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cumberland Hill, RI
Why won't my washer spin?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.