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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Welcome, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Welcome
36 repair companies serve Welcome from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Greenville (10), Anderson (4), and Spartanburg (3). Nearest on the list: Appliance GrandMasters, around 0.9 miles out. 12 list washer or dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 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.
| Mention washer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.5, 2.3 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
First up for Welcome: The Olde Homestead, Inc. (4.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (9.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); Appliance GrandMasters (0.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Welcome. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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 Welcome Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Welcome 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Welcome Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Welcome, SC
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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 Welcome technician can then bring the right parts for either one.