Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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 Belfast
12 repair companies serve Belfast from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Bangor (2), Thorndike (1), and Sedgwick (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Tri County Appliance Service, about 14.7 miles away. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Belfast is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Belfast. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 14.7, 20.5, 23.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
First up for Belfast: Sears Appliance Repair (31.5 miles away, based in Waterville, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.2 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Blackman Appliance Repair (47.2 miles away, based in Boothbay, 2.1 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
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
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:
- 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Belfast, ME
Most washer calls in Belfast 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Belfast Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Belfast, ME
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What stops a washer from spinning?
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Belfast faster and cheaper.