A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near North Scituate.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving North Scituate, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of North Scituate. Other nearby bases include Boston (6), Quincy (5), and Weymouth (4). 15 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Nearest on the list: Topline Appliance Repair Scituate, around 1.1 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from North Scituate. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention washers | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 5.9, 7.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
First up for North Scituate: Yale Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Hanover, 4.9 stars from 2,029 reviews, lists Saturday hours); George Washington Toma TV and Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Weymouth, 4.9 stars from 1,718 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (15.9 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (18.2 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
The Dryer Half of the Visit
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a North Scituate quote:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Have These Handy
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for North Scituate
Washer calls in North Scituate 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)
Gas piping to appliances must be done by a licensed gas fitter or a licensed master or journeyman plumber, under a permit from the local inspector, with licensing by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near North Scituate
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: North Scituate, MA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Other Dryer Repair in North Scituate
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A North Scituate technician can then plan for both on one visit.