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. The Waltham list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Waltham
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Waltham. 2 of them are based in Waltham itself, and the rest are spread across Newton (7), Cambridge (5), and Watertown (3). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Nearest on the list: FAST FIX APPLIANCE REPAIR INC, around 1.2 miles out. Of those, 9 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 2.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
At the top of the Waltham list: Appliance Doctor Corp (1.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Guy Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in Needham, 4.5 stars from 117 reviews); Frostline Boston Appliance Repair (5.8 miles away, based in Newton, 4.9 stars from 148 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- 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 not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Waltham
Most washer calls in Waltham 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 Waltham
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Waltham, MA
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
What does a washer repair usually cost?
What should I check before calling?
Find Your Washer Brand in Waltham
Washing Machine Repair Near Waltham
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 Waltham technician a trip for parts.