A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washer Technicians Serving High Point, NC
40 repair companies serve High Point from within 30 miles. 11 list an address in High Point, and the rest are spread across Greensboro (14), Thomasville (5), and Kernersville (5). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is High Point Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. 2 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from High Point. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 0.7, 1.5 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
At the top of the High Point list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.8 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.0 miles away, based in Burlington, 4.4 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer smells like mildew.
Water, Power and Safety First
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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 High Point Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in High Point 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near High Point
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: High Point, NC
Which areas near High Point do these technicians cover?
Why is there water left in my washer?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, High Point
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Before you call a High Point technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.