Common problems
- Dishwasher leaves standing water
- Washer won't drain or spin
- Dryer runs but doesn't heat
Services
- Refrigerator and freezer repair
- Washer and dryer repair
- Oven, range and cooktop repair
Safety first: If you smell gas near a range or dryer, leave the house and call your gas utility's emergency line or 911 before anything else.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Brands
Amana · Beko · Gaggenau · Jenn-Air · Magic Chef · Samsung · Sharp · Sub-Zero · Viking · Fulgor Milano · ZLINE · Thor Kitchen
Listed for reference. Not affiliated with these manufacturers; which brands a company services is up to them.
What Cambridge housing means for appliance repair
Cambridge has its own water supply, a system of reservoirs it runs itself. Water travels from Stony Brook to Fresh Pond through an underground conduit about 7.7 miles long.
Much of East Cambridge grew up around factories near the Charles River and Lechmere. Shared laundry rooms are common in older buildings, so renters should check whether the machines belong to the landlord or a vendor.
Fridges and freezers in unheated garages can stop cooling properly in deep cold. Dryer vents can also freeze shut with lint and condensation. The city's Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance requires larger buildings to report energy use every year.
Permits, licenses and your utility
Gas appliances in Cambridge run on service from Eversource, and electric ones from Eversource. If a gas range or dryer smells of gas, leave and call the utility from outside. Appliance repair itself is not a state-licensed trade in Massachusetts, but connecting a gas appliance is gas fitting work.
When it is time for a pro
Here is what Cambridge callers mention most:
- Fridge not cooling or freezer frosting over
- Washer won't drain or spin
- Dryer runs but doesn't heat
Get ready for the call
Write down any error code on the display before you unplug or reset anything.
What happens after you call
- Reach out by phone or online.
- A local appliance repair company who works in Cambridge gets your request.
- Nothing is booked until you and the pro agree on the visit and the cost.
Common questions
My washer will not drain. What now?
Check the drain hose and pump filter if your model has one. If water is still sitting there, a tech can find the blockage or failed pump. Lay towels down before you open any drain panel, since water will come out.
How do I know if it is the outlet or the appliance?
Plug something else into the outlet. If it works, the appliance is the likely problem. A tripped breaker or GFCI outlet nearby is another quick thing to check.
Do you cover Neighborhood Nine and West Cambridge?
Pros we work with cover Cambridge neighborhoods such as Neighborhood Nine, The Port, Agassiz and West Cambridge, in ZIP codes 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142. Availability changes day to day, and we will be upfront if nobody can take the job.
Will a repair void my warranty?
Check your warranty first. Manufacturer warranties may require an authorized servicer for covered repairs. Ask whether the company is an authorized servicer for your brand.
Not in a rush? Say so. Flexible timing can make it easier to find someone with an opening.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Cambridge, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 02138, 02139, 02140, 02141, 02142
SomervilleWatertownMedfordEverettChelseaMaldenNewtonBostonMelroseWalthamRevereWinthropWoburnQuincyLynnBraintreePeabodyRandolphSalemWeymouthFraminghamBeverlyBrocktonLowellMarlboroughLawrenceFranklinMethuenGloucesterHaverhill
Other services in Cambridge
ElectricalGarage DoorHeating & CoolingLocksmithPest ControlPlumbingRoofingWater Heater
Please note that VendorReach does not perform repairs itself. When you call or send a request, we connect you with an independent appliance repair company who sets the price and schedules the visit. Get the details in writing if that makes you more comfortable.