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 Winthrop.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Winthrop, MA
40 repair companies serve Winthrop from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Boston (10), Revere (5), and Lynn (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Revere Appliance Repair Tech is the nearest, roughly 2.7 miles from Winthrop. Of those, 13 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winthrop. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Mention washers | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 2.9, 3.0 |
Closest matches for Winthrop: Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (2.9 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (6.1 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Musty smell from a front-loader
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What a Washer Repair Involves
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Winthrop
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Winthrop quote:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Winthrop Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Winthrop 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)
Questions to Ask a Winthrop Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Winthrop, MA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Which areas near Winthrop do these technicians cover?
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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 Winthrop technician can then plan for both on one visit.