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 Lexington list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Lexington NC
40 repair companies serve Lexington from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in Lexington itself, and the rest are spread across High Point (11), Salisbury (8), and Winston-Salem (6). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. The closest is Prestige Appliance Repair Lexington Solutions, about 0.7 miles away. 5 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 0.7, 4.8 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 54 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
The leading options for Lexington are John Michael & Associates, Inc. (20.7 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Davie Major Appliance Repair (18.0 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (19.0 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- An error code on the display
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Lexington, NC
Most washer calls in Lexington 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.
Before You Book in Lexington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lexington, NC
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why won't my washer spin?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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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.