When a washer quits in Caribou, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Caribou list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Caribou, ME
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 155 miles of Caribou. The rest are spread across Bangor (2), Dexter (1), and Veazie (1). 1 lists washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair, about 141.4 miles away. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Caribou is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Caribou. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 155 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 141.4, 144.7, 145.2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
The leading options for Caribou are Sears Appliance Repair (145.2 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (149.6 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews); Tom's Appliance Service (147.1 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.7 stars from 26 reviews); Broken or Smoking Appliance Repair (141.4 miles away, based in Dexter, 4.8 stars from 26 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
The Usual Washer Culprits in Caribou
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Caribou
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
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
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
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- 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?
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 Caribou
Most washer calls in Caribou 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 Caribou Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Caribou, ME
What should I check before calling?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Washer Repair by Brand in Caribou
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Before you call a Caribou 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.