When a washer quits in Matthews, 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. The Matthews list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Matthews, NC
40 repair companies serve Matthews from within 30 miles. 12 of them are based in Matthews itself, and the rest are spread across Charlotte (15), Indian Trail (6), and Monroe (4). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. 15 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Wolf Elite Home Solutions, about 0.5 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Matthews. 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 | 36 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.6 |
| Mention washer work | 23 |
The leading options for Matthews are Smartfix Appliance & Refrigerator Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Indian Trail, 4.9 stars from 438 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ProLine Appliance repair (7.5 miles away, based in Charlotte, 5.0 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Urgent Appliance Repair (8.7 miles away, based in Monroe, 5.0 stars from 159 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CLT Appliance Repair (7.6 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 532 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
The Usual Washer Culprits in Matthews
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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?
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 Matthews Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Matthews 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Matthews
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Matthews, NC
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Why won't my washer spin?
Which areas near Matthews do these technicians cover?
Why won't my washer drain?
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Before you call a Matthews 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.