Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Braintree.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Braintree
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Braintree. 4 of them are based in Braintree itself, and the rest are spread across Boston (8), Quincy (5), and Weymouth (4). Distances run up to about 11 miles. The closest is DWG APPLIANCE, about 0.2 miles away. 13 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention washers | 18 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.5, 1.2 |
First up for Braintree: Yale Appliance (10.7 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George Washington Toma TV and Appliance (4.0 miles away, based in Weymouth, 4.9 stars from 1,718 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (7.3 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hancock Appliance (2.5 miles away, based in Quincy, 4.9 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Braintree
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Braintree quote:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Around Braintree
Washer calls in Braintree most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Braintree
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Braintree, MA
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Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Braintree
Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Braintree technician can then plan for both on one visit.