Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. 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.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Roanoke Rapids, NC
27 repair companies serve Roanoke Rapids from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Roanoke Rapids itself, and the rest are spread across Petersburg (4), Rocky Mount (2), and Youngsville (2). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Gordon’s Appliance Repair, LLC, around 1.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 23 businesses. Roanoke Rapids is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Roanoke Rapids. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 32.9, 33.5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
First up for Roanoke Rapids: JB Appliance Solutions (36.9 miles away, based in Nashville, 4.9 stars from 638 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (32.9 miles away, based in La Crosse, 4.6 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (33.5 miles away, based in Rocky Mount, 4.4 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (41.9 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.5 stars from 184 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
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.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Roanoke Rapids
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:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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?
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 Roanoke Rapids Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Roanoke Rapids 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. § 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 Roanoke Rapids
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Roanoke Rapids, NC
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Before you call a Roanoke Rapids 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.