When a washer quits in Malden, 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 Malden list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Malden, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Malden. 4 of them are based in Malden itself, and other nearby bases include Boston (9), Cambridge (6), and Revere (5). 12 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Pro Appliance Express, around 0.2 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 30 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Malden list: Master of Appliances Repair (0.6 miles away, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (3.6 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Malden
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$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.
Around Malden
Most washer calls in Malden 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.
Questions to Ask a Malden Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Malden, 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 Malden technician a trip for parts.