If your LG washer has stopped draining, stopped spinning or started showing a code, the technician you call should know the model line. The Chester list starts with companies that name LG, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with LG, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
LG Washer Repair Near Chester
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chester. 1 list an address in Chester, and the rest are spread across Rock Hill (7), Fort Mill (7), and Lancaster (4). No company within 90 miles of Chester mentions LG by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. The closest is Chester Appliance Repair/, about 1.2 miles away. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 18.6, 18.6 |
|---|---|
| Mention LG | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 16 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
First up for Chester: Local Appliance Repair&Service Lancaster (28.7 miles away, based in Lancaster, 5.0 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours); STAR Appliance Repair Fort Mill (23.8 miles away, based in Fort Mill, 4.8 stars from 48 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hey Key Appliance Repair (27.4 miles away, based in Fort Mill, 4.8 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.7 miles away, based in Lancaster, 4.5 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
LG sells top-load agitator, top-load impeller, front-load, and all-in-one combo washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
LG Washer Lines and Features
What a LG Washer Technician Deals With
LG top load washers use a direct drive motor rather than a belt-driven design. Source: LG - Top Load Washers
LG Washer Symptoms and First Checks
- Washer not spinning. LG says to check for an error code, spread the load evenly, make sure the washer is level, remove any coins or small objects from the drum, then run a Rinse & Spin test. Source: LG Help Library - Washing Machine Drum Not Spinning
- Washer not filling. For the IE water supply code, LG says to open the taps fully, straighten kinked inlet hoses and clean the inlet filters. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List
What LG Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| dE | The door is not closing or locking properly. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
| PE | The water level sensor cannot read the water level. Source: LG Help Library - LG WashTower Error Code Resolution Guide |
| PF | Power was lost during a cycle; restart the cycle. Source: LG Help Library - LG Washer Error Code List |
Full list: LG Washer Error Codes Explained: UE, LE, OE and More.
Signs Your LG Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What Gets Fixed on a Chester Washer Call
Care LG Recommends for Its Washers
- Clean the front load drain pump filter at least monthly, more often with heavy use. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
- Run the TubClean cycle (or the Sanitary cycle on models without it) as part of roughly monthly upkeep, and when the tCL reminder appears. Source: LG Help Library - LG Front Load Washer Maintenance
What LG Washer Repairs Cost
Most LG washer repairs involve common parts and an hour or two of labor. For reference, published cost guides report:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Getting Ready for the Repair
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- How old the washer is
Around Chester
Most washer calls in Chester come down to the same handful of parts: the drain pump and filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or coupler, the inlet valve and the suspension.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Before You Book in Chester
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
LG Washer Repair FAQs: Chester, SC
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Write down any error code your LG washer shows and at what point in the cycle it appears. It helps a Chester technician bring the right parts.