When a washer quits in King, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. Below are the companies within reach of King, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer Technicians Serving King, NC
Our data shows 34 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of King. The rest are spread across Winston-Salem (9), High Point (9), and Kernersville (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Advanced Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 7.8 miles from King. 4 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from King. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.8, 8.0, 10.0 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 34 |
Closest matches for King: Sears Appliance Repair (16.9 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Davie Major Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (27.9 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Prime Appliance Repair (14.2 miles away, based in Winston-Salem, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a King Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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 King Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in King 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.
Questions to Ask a King Washer Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: King, NC
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a King technician a trip for parts.