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 Worcester, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near Worcester
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Worcester. 9 of them are based in Worcester itself, and other nearby bases include Framingham (7), Marlborough (4), and Auburn (3). Distances run up to about 23 miles. Of those, 8 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Percy Montoya Inc., around 1.5 miles out. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.5, 1.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 57 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Worcester are Yale Appliance (20.8 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Webster, 4.4 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Marlborough, 4.2 stars from 401 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- 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
The Usual Washer Culprits in Worcester
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
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
To prevent siphoning, Whirlpool's instructions limit the drain hose to no more than 8 inches inside a standpipe that is at least 2 inches across and 39 to 96 inches tall, measured from the bottom of the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Worcester, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
Around Worcester
Worcester Department of Public Works, Water Operations, which supplies Worcester, reports hardness of averages about 30 ppm (mg/L), with a reported range of roughly 22-55 ppm (soft). 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 Worcester 2025 Water Quality Report
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 Worcester
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Worcester, MA
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Washing Machine Repair Near Worcester
Before you call a Worcester 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.