When a washer quits in Essex Junction, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Essex Junction and the Chittenden County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Essex Junction, VT
Within 30 miles of Essex Junction there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Essex Junction, and other nearby bases include Plattsburgh (3), St Albans City (2), and Williston (1). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. Dan Reed and Daughter's Major Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Essex Junction. Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 11 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.9, 6.9 |
First up for Essex Junction: Advanced Appliance (6.9 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Marcotte Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Shelburne, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.5 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in St Albans City, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Essex Junction
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Essex Junction, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
What Essex Junction Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Essex Junction 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 Essex Junction
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Essex Junction, VT
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is there water left in my washer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Washer Repair by Brand in Essex Junction
Washing Machine Repair Near Essex Junction
Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Essex Junction technician a trip for parts.