Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Who Repairs Washers Near Haverhill
40 repair companies serve Haverhill from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Haverhill itself, and other nearby bases include Lawrence (5), Lowell (5), and North Andover (3). Nearest on the list: Michaels Appliance Service and Repairs, around 0.2 miles out. Of those, 10 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.9, 5.0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
At the top of the Haverhill list: Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Newburyport, 4.6 stars from 321 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Salem (18.5 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (17.8 miles away, based in Peabody, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Strafford and Rockingham Counties (18.0 miles away, based in Epping, 4.8 stars from 945 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Haverhill
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Haverhill
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:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
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.
Around Haverhill
Most washer calls in Haverhill 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 Haverhill
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Haverhill, MA
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Before you call a Haverhill 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.