Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Salem list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Salem
40 repair companies serve Salem from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Salem, and the rest are spread across Peabody (5), Lynn (5), and Revere (5). 12 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Adesso Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.2 miles from Salem. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.6, 1.3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 28 |
At the top of the Salem list: Mr. Appliance of Salem (3.4 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (8.0 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (4.1 miles away, based in Peabody, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews); Master of Appliances Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
The Usual Washer Culprits in Salem
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Salem
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not spinning.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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
If a child swallows detergent from a packet, rinse out the mouth and call Poison Help immediately; for eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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.
Laundry Notes for Salem, MA
Most washer calls in Salem 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Salem
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Salem, MA
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Before you call a Salem 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.