A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Boston list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Boston
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Boston. 12 of them are based in Boston itself, and the rest are spread across Cambridge (6), West Roxbury (4), and Brookline (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Yale Appliance, about 2.0 miles away. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.1, 2.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
The leading options for Boston are Yale Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hancock Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Quincy, 4.9 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Guy Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Needham, 4.5 stars from 117 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
The Usual Washer Culprits in Boston
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Boston Owners Should Know
Boston Water and Sewer Commission (water supplied by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority), which supplies Boston, reports hardness of approximately 16 mg/L (about 1 grain per gallon), which MWRA describes as soft. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Frequently Asked Questions About Drinking Water (MWRA)
The Back Bay Architectural District is an early planned residential neighborhood built on filled land from the mid-1800s into the early 1900s, and any exterior work there needs approval from the Back Bay Architectural District Commission. Source: Back Bay Architectural District - City of Boston
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Boston
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Boston, MA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Boston faster and cheaper.