When a washer quits in Storrs, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Storrs and the Tolland County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Storrs
Within 30 miles of Storrs there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Storrs, and other nearby bases include Hartford (8), Glastonbury (5), and Enfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Of those, 4 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Leo Perez Appliance Repair Hub is the nearest, roughly 0.6 miles from Storrs. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 6.4, 9.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
The leading options for Storrs are Sears Appliance Repair (12.3 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Action Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair UTSP LLC (19.0 miles away, based in Glastonbury, 5.0 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.2 miles away, based in Webster, 4.4 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
The Usual Washer Culprits in Storrs
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Storrs
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Storrs
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Storrs
Most washer calls in Storrs 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
In Connecticut, you can check a license with the CT Department of Consumer Protection: Verify a License or report a problem to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Storrs
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Storrs, CT
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
What stops a washer from spinning?
What should I check before calling?
Washer Repair by Brand in Storrs
Washing Machine Repair Near Storrs
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Storrs technician a trip for parts.