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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Framingham, MA
Within 30 miles of Framingham there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Framingham itself, and the rest are spread across Newton (7), Marlborough (4), and Watertown (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. 9 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Framingham Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.7, 1.9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
The leading options for Framingham are Yale Appliance (1.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Corp (12.5 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Guy Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Needham, 4.5 stars from 117 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Framingham
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Framingham
Before replacing a washer in Framingham, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Laundry Notes for Framingham, MA
Most washer calls in Framingham 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Framingham
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Framingham, MA
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Washer Repair by Brand in Framingham
Washing Machine Repair Near Framingham
Before you call a Framingham 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.