When a washer quits in Peabody, 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 Peabody, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer Technicians Serving Peabody, MA
40 repair companies serve Peabody from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Peabody, and the rest are spread across Lynn (5), Revere (5), and Malden (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. The closest is iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service, about 0.5 miles away. 11 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 37 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.
| Mention washer work | 18 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 1.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
At the top of the Peabody list: iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salem (4.7 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (8.1 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
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Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Peabody
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?
- 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Around Peabody
Most washer calls in Peabody 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 Peabody Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Peabody, MA
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Before you call a Peabody 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.