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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Somerville
40 repair companies serve Somerville from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Somerville itself, and other nearby bases include Boston (11), Cambridge (6), and Malden (4). Of those, 8 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Somerville, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 0.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 15 |
First up for Somerville: UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (6.0 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
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:
- 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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 Somerville Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Somerville 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.
Before You Book in Somerville
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Somerville, 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 Somerville technician a trip for parts.