Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Kernersville list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Kernersville NC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kernersville. 5 list an address in Kernersville, and the rest are spread across High Point (11), Winston-Salem (9), and Greensboro (9). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. The closest is Appliance Works Kernersville, about 0.3 miles away. 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kernersville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.4, 0.7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
Closest matches for Kernersville: Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (9.0 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Local Notes for Kernersville
Most washer calls in Kernersville 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.
North Carolina has no license specific to appliance repair; work on gas appliances, fuel piping and heating equipment is regulated by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors, with an exemption for minor repairs that don't change fuel type, venting or piping. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Kernersville Washer Technician
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Kernersville, NC
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
What stops a washer from spinning?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Kernersville technician can then bring the right parts for either one.