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 Selma list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Selma NC
Within 30 miles of Selma there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Raleigh (14), Goldsboro (5), and Wendell (3). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Fixers Experts Appliance Smithfield, around 3.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Selma. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 30 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 8.7, 9.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 49 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
Closest matches for Selma: Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Dunn, 4.6 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.7 stars from 199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.5 stars from 197 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
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
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: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Selma. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
What Selma Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Selma 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 Selma
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Selma, NC
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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 Selma technician can then bring the right parts for either one.