Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Manteo, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near Manteo
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Manteo. 1 list an address in Manteo, and the rest are spread across Kill Devil Hills (2), Elizabeth City (2), and Virginia Beach (1). The closest is Smith Appliance Services, about 1.1 miles away. 1 lists washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.6 stars. Manteo is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 1 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 9.0, 9.0 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 6 |
First up for Manteo: G H Appliance Repair of OBX (9.0 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 4.9 stars from 748 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (42.3 miles away, based in Elizabeth City, 1.7 stars from 6 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Smith Appliance Services (1.1 miles away, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Coastland Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Kill Devil Hills, 3.2 stars from 11 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Manteo, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Manteo Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Manteo 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 Manteo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Manteo, NC
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Manteo
Washing Machine Repair Near Manteo
Before you call a Manteo 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.