A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. The Lenoir list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lenoir
We found 13 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lenoir. The rest are spread across Hickory (5), Morganton (2), and Newton (2). Of those, 3 mention washer or dryer work by name. The closest is A1 Appliance Repair Hickory, about 15.0 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 13 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.0, 15.1, 15.7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Lenoir are Sears Appliance Repair (18.8 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A1 Appliance Repair Hickory (15.0 miles away, based in Hickory, 5.0 stars from 29 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.1 miles away, based in Morganton, 4.6 stars from 117 reviews); Bob Young's Appliances (23.7 miles away, based in Wilkesboro, 4.4 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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 leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Laundry Notes for Lenoir, NC
Most washer calls in Lenoir 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 Lenoir
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lenoir, NC
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lenoir
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.