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Washer repair in Maine

7 listed washer repair businesses across 2 cities in Maine, ranked by customer rating — 88% of everything this directory holds for the state, and 48th of the 50 states with any. Compare licensing and review counts, then call directly. Free, and no commission.

Washer repairs are same-day work when the part is common, so the practical question is which listed pros cover your city rather than which cover the state.

Listed pros
7
State rank
48th
Cities
2
Average rating
4.6
Licensed
7
Median years trading
22
Reviews
373

Washer repair pros in Maine

Sorted by rating, then review count. Every phone number is a direct line to the business.

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What the listings say about washer repair in Maine

Counted from the 7 profiles above, not from a survey. Everything a business states about itself is reported as a claim.

Maine holds 7 listed washer repair businesses, out of 673 nationwide. That ranks 48th of the 50 states with any, behind Wyoming on 8 and Texas on 27. They are 7 of the 8 businesses listed in Maine — 88% of the state directory.

Their ratings average 4.6, level with the 4.6 average across all 673 listed nationwide, and 6 of the 7 sit at 4.5 or better. None holds a straight 5.0, and none sits below 4.0. Between them they carry 373 reviews, the largest single tally being 156 on McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service in Scarborough. Rating and review volume are what the businesses' own public profiles report — treat a high average on six reviews differently from the same average on six hundred.

By review volume the group is led by McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service in Scarborough (156 reviews, 4.7), Sprague's Appliance in Ellsworth (67 reviews, 4.4) and Appliance Doctor of Maine in Waterville (50 reviews, 4.8). By rating it is Appliance Doctor of Maine at 4.8 on 50 reviews, McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service at 4.7 on 156 reviews and Brown's Appliance Services at 4.7 on 25 reviews. Those are two different questions and they rarely give the same answer — volume tells you a company has been doing this at scale, a high average on a handful of reviews tells you much less.

All 7 state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. On top of that, 5 show a Better Business Bureau accreditation in the profiles. None advertises round-the-clock emergency cover, so call early in the day and ask directly. All of that is self-stated in the listing, not verified here: ask for the license number and a current certificate of insurance, and for anything that opens a sealed refrigerant system ask to see federal EPA Section 608 certification, which is required in all fifty states.

4 of the 7 publish a founding year: the longest-established has been trading since 1984, and the median across those that say is 22 years. Portland holds the most at 4 — 57% of the group — followed by Bangor on 3, across 2 Maine cities with an index page. Between them they name 25 distinct towns, suburbs and neighborhoods in their stated service areas, so coverage reaches well past the cities listed here — give your address when you call rather than assuming.

Washer repair in Maine — figures counted from the listed businesses.
MeasureMaine
Listed prosof 673 nationwide for washer repair7
Rank among statesTexas leads on 2748th of 50
Share of the Maine directory7 of 8 listed businesses88%
Average rating4.6 nationwide · 6 rated 4.5+4.6
Reviews on filemost on one profile: 156373
State licensing claimed7 also state insurance7 of 7
Accreditation statedself-stated in the listing, verify before booking5 BBB
24/7 emergencyask when you call0 of 7
Longest trading sincemedian 22 years across 4 that publish one1984
Cities with an index pagePortland leads on 42
Towns named in service areasclaimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address25

Beyond washer repair, these 7 businesses also list dryer vent cleaning (1). Worth knowing before the visit — a second job on the same call-out is far cheaper than a second call-out.

Washer repair by city in Maine

Counts are washer repair businesses based in that city. Portland holds 57% of the state's total.

Portland4Bangor3

Where Maine washer pros say they work

Every place the 7 listed businesses name in their own service areas. Claimed coverage, not a guarantee — confirm your address on the call.

Bangor · Brewer · Orono · Portland · Scarborough · South Portland · Hampden · Old Town · Westbrook · Auburn · Boothbay · Brunswick · Cape Elizabeth · Carmel · Ellsworth · Gorham · Greene · Kittery · Lewiston · Lisbon · Mechanic Falls · Poland · Rockland · Topsham · Waterville

What Maine technicians find most often

The 5 most common washer faults, and whether each is homeowner work or a job for a licensed technician.

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  • Fills and washes but will not drain

    Homeowner fix

    A blocked pump filter, a kinked drain hose, or a seized drain pump. On front-loaders the filter behind the lower access panel is the first place to look and is free to clear.

    Step-by-step: Washer Won't Drain→

  • Drains but will not spin

    Technician

    A failed lid switch or door lock on a top-loader, or a stretched drive belt and worn motor coupler on a direct-drive machine.

    Step-by-step: Washer Won't Spin→

  • Walks across the floor or bangs hard on spin

    Technician

    Worn suspension rods or shock absorbers letting the tub swing, or shipping bolts that were never removed at installation.

    Step-by-step: Washer Shaking and Walking→

  • Water on the floor after every cycle

    Technician

    On a front-loader, a split or mouldy door boot seal. On a top-loader, the tub-to-pump hose or the inlet valve behind the machine.

    Step-by-step: Washer Leaking Water→

  • Roaring or grinding that gets louder as the spin speeds up

    Technician

    Rear tub bearings. This is the one washer fault that regularly costs more than the machine is worth on a mid-market model.

Try these before you book a Maine technician

15 published washer guides. A diagnostic fee is $50–$100 before any work starts, so half an hour with a flashlight is worth spending.

All guides →
Washer Won't DrainModerate · 45–90 minutesWasher Won't SpinModerate · 30–90 minutesWasher Leaking WaterModerate · 30–90 minutesWasher Smells MustyEasy · 45–90 minutes plus a cleaning cycleWasher Shaking and WalkingModerate · 30–90 minutesWasher Won't StartEasy · 15–45 minutesWasher Won't Fill With WaterEasy · 20–60 minutesFront-Load Washer Door Won't OpenModerate · 20–60 minutesWasher Cycle Taking Far Too LongEasy · 45–90 minutes plus a test cycleWasher Won't AgitateModerate · 45–120 minutesWasher Overfilling or Won't Stop FillingModerate · 30–90 minutesWasher Dispenser Not EmptyingEasy · 30–60 minutesWhite Residue or Grey Marks on Washed ClothesEasy · 45–90 minutes plus a cleaning cycleWasher Not Filling With Hot WaterModerate · 30–75 minutesTop-Load Washer Lid Won't UnlockModerate · 20–75 minutes

Keep the next call from happening

Ask the technician to walk you through these while they are on site — every one of them prevents a fault in the list above.

  • Clear the drain pump filter

    Every 3 months

    Prevents: The most common no-drain call, and a pump killed by a lodged coin.

  • Run a hot maintenance wash with washer cleaner, drawer empty

    Monthly

    Prevents: Boot-seal biofilm, drum odour, and grey smears on laundry.

  • Wipe and dry the door boot and leave the door ajar

    After every wash

    Prevents: Mould in the seal — the single most common front-loader complaint.

Other appliances in Maine

Counts are Maine businesses servicing that appliance, out of the 8 listed statewide. A dash opens the nationwide page instead.

Dishwasher repair8Oven & Range repair8Refrigerator repair8Dryer repair7Freezer repair5Microwave repair4Ice Maker repair2Garbage Disposal repair1Wine Cooler repair1Range Hood repair—Trash Compactor repair—

Washer repair in other states

Every state with a listed washer specialist, most first. Maine sits 48th of 50 on 7.

Texas27Florida26Tennessee20Michigan19North Carolina19Ohio19California18Colorado18Minnesota17New Jersey17Virginia17Indiana16Louisiana16Alabama15Arizona15Georgia15Idaho15Pennsylvania15Connecticut14Illinois14Kansas14Kentucky14Maryland14Massachusetts14Missouri14Nebraska14Washington14New York13Oklahoma13Oregon13South Carolina13Wisconsin13Nevada11Utah11Hawaii10Montana10Alaska9Arkansas9Delaware9Iowa9Mississippi9South Dakota9West Virginia9New Hampshire8North Dakota8Vermont8Wyoming8New Mexico7Rhode Island7

What washer repair costs in Maine

National ranges for parts and labor together, before the $50–$100 diagnostic. Labor tracks local wages and drive time, so metro Maine sits toward the top of each range and rural calls toward the bottom, while the part costs about the same anywhere. Nothing here is a quote.

Full cost breakdown →
Typical washer repair jobs with national cost ranges.
RepairParts + labor
Clear pump filter or drain blockageFrequently just the diagnostic fee.$80–$160
Lid switch or door lock assemblyThe cheapest genuine part failure on a washer.$130–$250
Drive belt or motor couplerCoupler on a direct-drive top-loader is a designed sacrificial part.$150–$300
Drain pump replacementCheck for a lodged coin first — pumps are often blamed unfairly.$150–$350
Door boot seal (front-loader)Replace, do not patch; a mended boot leaks again.$200–$400
Suspension rods or shock absorbersAlways replaced as a set of four.$180–$400

10–13 years. Top-loaders with a mechanical transmission often outlast that; high-speed front-loaders trend lower because their bearings and boot seals carry more work per cycle. When replacing beats repairing covers the 4 cases where the maths turns, in full.

Blue Book

The 50% rule for a washer

New unit, US average
$800
Expected lifespan
11 years
Repair-or-replace line
$400

A quote above $400 on a washer past 7 years old is usually better spent on a replacement.

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Washer repair in Maine — common questions

How many washer repair pros are listed in Maine?
7 businesses listed in Maine name washer repair among the work they do — 88% of the 8 businesses this directory holds for the state, 48th of the 50 states with any, out of 673 listed nationwide — 1% of them. Portland accounts for 4 of them. The directory is a sample of the market, not a register of every company trading in Maine.
Which washer repair companies are rated highest in Maine?
Appliance Doctor of Maine in Waterville at 4.8 on 50 reviews, McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service in Scarborough at 4.7 on 156 reviews, Brown's Appliance Services in Auburn at 4.7 on 25 reviews — that is the order the list on this page uses. The most-reviewed is different: McLaughlin Appliance Sales & Service in Scarborough, with 156 reviews at 4.7. Read both — a 5.0 on nine reviews and a 4.6 on four hundred are not the same claim.
How much does washer repair cost in Maine?
Expect $150–$350 for a common washer repair, parts and labor together, on top of a $50–$100 diagnostic fee that most companies credit against the work if you go ahead. Those are national bands, not Maine quotes: labor rates track local wages and drive time, so a dense metro sits at the top of each range and a rural call at the bottom, while the part itself costs about the same anywhere. Get written estimates from two or three of the 7 listed here before authorizing anything.
Which Maine city has the most washer repair companies?
Portland, with 4 of the 7 — 57% of the group — followed by Bangor on 3. 2 Maine cities in total have at least one.
Are washer repair technicians licensed in Maine?
All 7 listed here state that they are licensed, and all state that they carry insurance. 5 also show a Better Business Bureau accreditation. Licensing for appliance repair is set state by state and sometimes by city or county, so the reliable check is the paperwork: ask which license the company works under, get the number, and confirm it with the issuing authority. Two requirements are national rather than local — sealed refrigerant work needs federal EPA Section 608 certification, and gas work needs a technician qualified for gas appliances.
Can I get same-day or emergency washer repair in Maine?
None of the 7 listed here advertises round-the-clock emergency cover. Same-day appointments for common faults are still routine in the trade. Call early in the day and ask directly — a technician who already has the part on the van can often fit you in.
Which washer brands do Maine repair pros service?
The washer pros listed in Maine name 10 distinct brands between them. The most widely covered are Frigidaire (7), GE (7), LG (7), Maytag (7), Samsung (7), Whirlpool (7). Parts availability, not skill, is what limits washer repairs. Whirlpool, Maytag, GE and LG parts ship next day almost everywhere; Miele, Bosch and Speed Queen parts are usually ordered, so confirm the technician sources for your brand before booking.
How long have Maine washer repair companies been in business?
4 of the 7 publish one. The longest-established has been trading since 1984, and the median across those that say is 22 years. Use it as one signal among several: what matters more is whether the technician has opened your platform before, and whether the warranty term is written on the invoice.
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Apply the 50% rule. A new washer averages $800 in the US and lasts about 11 years, so a repair quote over roughly $400 on a unit past 7 years old is usually money better spent on a replacement. Below that line, with life left on the clock, repair almost always wins. Ask for parts and labor as separate figures — it is normally the part, not the hours, that pushes a quote past the threshold.
What should I have ready before calling a washer technician in Maine?
Top-loader or front-loader, and the model number from the door rim or the back panel. The exact error code, if the display shows one. Whether the drum spins freely by hand when the machine is off. Having those three answers ready is what turns a diagnose-then-return-visit into a single trip. Worth knowing before you call: 1 of the 7 listed in Maine also offer dryer vent cleaning, which can be worth bundling into the same visit.

Need a washer repaired in Maine?

Compare 7 listed businesses on rating, licensing and brands serviced — 7 state a license and 6 sit at 4.5 or better — then call the number on the listing. No forms, no lead fees.

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