Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Kings Grant that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Kings Grant
Within 30 miles of Kings Grant there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Rocky Point (1), and Navassa (1). Distances run up to about 26 miles. Of those, 3 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Pristine Grills, around 0.6 miles out. Across 13 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Kings Grant. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 1.0, 2.6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
At the top of the Kings Grant list: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (2.7 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (6.2 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (25.9 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Kings Grant. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
What Kings Grant Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Kings Grant 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Kings Grant
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Kings Grant, NC
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
Other Washer Repair in Kings Grant
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Kings Grant
If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.