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. Below are the companies within reach of Woburn, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer Technicians Serving Woburn, MA
40 repair companies serve Woburn from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Woburn itself, and the rest are spread across Cambridge (5), Malden (4), and Wilmington (3). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. ALPHA NE ELECTRONICS is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Woburn. 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 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 a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 1.8, 2.7 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
At the top of the Woburn list: Appliance Doctor Corp (6.8 miles away, based in Waltham, 5.0 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Boston & Cambridge Appliance Repair, Inc. (2.8 miles away, based in Stoneham, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Why Washing Machines Break Down
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Woburn
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
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
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Woburn
Before replacing a washer in Woburn, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Laundry Notes for Woburn, MA
City of Woburn Department of Public Works (Water Division), with supplemental MWRA water, which supplies Woburn, reports hardness of 89 mg/L (ppm) in treated water from the Horn Pond Water Treatment Plant (moderately hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Woburn 2022 Water Quality Report (hosted by MWRA)
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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Woburn
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Woburn, 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 Woburn technician a trip for parts.