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.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Brewer, ME
Within 60 miles of Brewer there are 10 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Bangor (2), Veazie (1), and Holden (1). Distances run up to about 60 miles. Of those, 2 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 3.3 miles out. Across 10 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Brewer is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.6, 3.6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 10 |
At the top of the Brewer list: Sears Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (46.9 miles away, based in Waterville, 4.5 stars from 26 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Tom's Appliance Service (3.6 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
The Usual Washer Culprits in Brewer
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Brewer
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Water, Power and Safety First
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Brewer, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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 Brewer
Most washer calls in Brewer 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Brewer
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- 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?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Brewer, ME
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Before you call a Brewer 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.