A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Newton and the Middlesex County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Newton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Newton. 7 list an address in Newton, and the rest are spread across Boston (5), Cambridge (5), and West Roxbury (4). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Honest Newton Center Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.8, 1.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 13 |
At the top of the Newton list: Yale Appliance (8.3 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor Corp (5.3 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Guy Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, based in Needham, 4.5 stars from 117 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Newton Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
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
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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.
What Newton Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Newton 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 Newton Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Newton, MA
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Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Is there anything I can try first?
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Before you call a Newton 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.