Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Cambridge and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Cambridge
40 repair companies serve Cambridge from within 30 miles. 6 of them are based in Cambridge itself, and other nearby bases include Boston (11), Somerville (3), and Brookline (3). Distances run up to about 5 miles. Regal appliance repair cambridge is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Cambridge. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Cambridge. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.9, 1.1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Cambridge: Yale Appliance (6.1 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Appliance Doctor Corp (6.1 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Cambridge Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Cambridge, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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 Cambridge Owners Should Know
Cambridge Water Department, which supplies Cambridge, reports hardness of about 50-70 mg/L (roughly 3-4 grains per gallon; slightly hard). 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: Commercial Water Hardness Information - City of Cambridge
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 Cambridge
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Cambridge, MA
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Which areas near Cambridge do these technicians cover?
What should I check before calling?
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Before you call a Cambridge technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.