Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Winston-Salem that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Winston-Salem NC
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Winston-Salem. 9 of them are based in Winston-Salem itself, and the rest are spread across High Point (11), Kernersville (5), and Thomasville (5). Distances run up to about 23 miles. The closest is Advance Appliance., about 0.9 miles away. 3 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.1, 1.5 |
Closest matches for Winston-Salem: Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (16.6 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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 spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What Winston-Salem Owners Should Know
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, which supplies Winston-Salem, reports hardness of soft; the 2025 water quality report lists hardness of about 9-28 ppm, averaging about 17.5 ppm. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Water Quality Report 2025 - City of Winston-Salem
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 Winston-Salem
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Winston-Salem, NC
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Other Washer Repair in Winston-Salem
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Winston-Salem
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.