When a washer quits in Silver Lake, 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. 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 Silver Lake, NC
Our data shows 14 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Silver Lake. The rest are spread across Wilmington (11), Navassa (1), and Rocky Point (1). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. Of those, 3 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is A & D Appliance Repair, about 3.0 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 4.0, 4.4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Mention washer work | 3 |
At the top of the Silver Lake list: Mr. Appliance of Wilmington NC (10.5 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.8 stars from 1,215 reviews); Appliance Service Co (4.4 miles away, based in Wilmington, 4.7 stars from 240 reviews); Jamerson Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Southport, 4.9 stars from 830 reviews); Island Appliance Repair (9.6 miles away, based in Navassa, 4.8 stars from 647 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Silver Lake
Before replacing a washer in Silver Lake, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Laundry Notes for Silver Lake, NC
Most washer calls in Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Silver Lake, NC
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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Washer Repair by Brand in Silver Lake
Washing Machine Repair Near Silver Lake
Before you call a Silver Lake 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.