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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Pawtucket, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Pawtucket
40 repair companies serve Pawtucket from within 30 miles. 9 of them are based in Pawtucket itself, and other nearby bases include Providence (12), Cranston (5), and North Attleborough (3). AJ APPLIANCE Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Pawtucket. 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.4, 0.7 |
Closest matches for Pawtucket: Yale Appliance (13.9 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (8.3 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Danny's Appliance (4.7 miles away, based in Providence, 4.2 stars from 771 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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 Pawtucket
Most washer calls in Pawtucket 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 Pawtucket
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Pawtucket, RI
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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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.