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. 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.
Washer Technicians Serving Springfield, MA
40 repair companies serve Springfield from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Springfield itself, and other nearby bases include Hartford (6), Enfield (3), and Agawam (2). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Wilbraham Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 2.0 miles from Springfield. Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 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 | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.6, 2.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
First up for Springfield: Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (4.9 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Action Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
The Usual Washer Culprits in Springfield
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Springfield
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. 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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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.
Around Springfield
Most washer calls in Springfield 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 Springfield
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Springfield, MA
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Springfield faster and cheaper.