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 Barre, VT
We found 29 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Barre. 2 of them are based in Barre itself, and the rest are spread across Bristol (3), Rutland (3), and St Albans City (2). Of those, 10 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Northeast Appliance Services, about 0.5 miles away. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Barre is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 29 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.1, 4.3 |
The leading options for Barre are Sears Appliance Repair (30.3 miles away, based in St Johnsbury, 4.6 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.0 miles away, based in Middlebury, 4.6 stars from 122 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance (41.3 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Rutland Appliances (45.6 miles away, based in Rutland, 4.8 stars from 566 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
The Usual Washer Culprits in Barre
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Barre
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Barre
Before replacing a washer in Barre, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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 Barre
Most washer calls in Barre 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.
No separate Vermont appliance repair license was identified, but anyone who installs, inspects or services natural gas or propane systems, including appliances, must hold a gas certification from the Division of Fire Safety. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
In Vermont, you can check a license with the DFS Licensing MasterList (Vermont Open Data: licensed electricians, plumbers and gas certifications) or report a problem to the Vermont Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance Program.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Barre
- 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?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Barre, VT
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Barre faster and cheaper.