When a washer quits in Lowell, 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. Below are the companies within reach of Lowell, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Lowell, MA
Within 30 miles of Lowell there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Lowell itself, and the rest are spread across Nashua (5), Lawrence (5), and Wilmington (3). The closest is A1 Appliance, about 0.4 miles away. Of those, 9 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 25 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 14 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Lowell list: Appliance Doctor Corp (16.7 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Thermador Repair Group (1.1 miles away, 4.9 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.5 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (19.0 miles away, based in Peabody, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
The Usual Washer Culprits in Lowell
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Lowell
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Laundry Notes for Lowell, MA
The Belvidere Hill Neighborhood District follows the boundaries of the National Register-listed Belvidere Hill Historic District, a residential area of late-1800s and early-1900s houses; demolition and new construction there need Lowell Historic Board review. Source: Belvidere Hill Neighborhood District - City of Lowell
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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Lowell
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lowell, MA
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why is my washer leaking?
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Lowell
Washing Machine Repair Near Lowell
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 Lowell technician a trip for parts.