Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chelsea and the Suffolk County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Chelsea
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chelsea. The rest are spread across Boston (10), Cambridge (6), and Revere (5). Revere Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 1.4 miles from Chelsea. 12 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 15 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.5, 1.7 |
At the top of the Chelsea list: Yale Appliance (6.5 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (2.6 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Chelsea
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Chelsea Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Chelsea 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.
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.
Before You Book in Chelsea
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Chelsea, MA
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
What does a washer repair usually cost?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Washer Repair by Brand in Chelsea
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Before you call a Chelsea 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.