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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Oxford, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Oxford NC
Within 30 miles of Oxford there are 26 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Oxford, and other nearby bases include Durham (9), Roxboro (4), and Raleigh (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Stovall's Appliance Services is the nearest, roughly 2.9 miles from Oxford. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 25 businesses.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 26 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 10.0, 20.0 |
At the top of the Oxford list: One Source Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (29.1 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.3 miles away, based in Durham, 4.5 stars from 385 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stovall's Appliance Services (2.9 miles away, 5.0 stars from 23 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Oxford. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Around Oxford
Most washer calls in Oxford 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 Oxford
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Oxford, NC
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Oxford
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.