When a washer quits in Franklin, 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. The Franklin list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Franklin
40 repair companies serve Franklin from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Franklin itself, and the rest are spread across Pawtucket (8), Framingham (7), and Bellingham (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. Nearest on the list: Franklin Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 3.3, 5.0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Franklin list: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (15.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (14.7 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (15.2 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (6.1 miles away, based in Wrentham, 4.3 stars from 442 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
The Usual Washer Culprits in Franklin
What Gets Fixed on a Franklin Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining 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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Franklin, 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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 Franklin Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin, MA
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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 Franklin technician a trip for parts.