Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving North Attleborough and the Bristol County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving North Attleborough, MA
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of North Attleborough. 3 of them are based in North Attleborough itself, and the rest are spread across Providence (10), Pawtucket (9), and Bellingham (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Master North Attleboro Appliance Repair, around 0.7 miles out. 7 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Attleborough. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.7, 2.1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
At the top of the North Attleborough list: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (7.4 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (15.0 miles away, based in Cranston, 4.9 stars from 1,254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (5.9 miles away, based in Wrentham, 4.3 stars from 442 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
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Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer smells like mildew.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in North Attleborough
Before replacing a washer in North Attleborough, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Local Notes for North Attleborough
Most washer calls in North Attleborough 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 North Attleborough Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: North Attleborough, MA
Do you cover North Attleborough and nearby towns?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why won't my washer spin?
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Before you call a North Attleborough 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.