When a washer quits in Swansboro, 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 Swansboro list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Swansboro
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Swansboro. Other nearby bases include Wilmington (11), Jacksonville (5), and New Bern (3). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 10.8 miles away. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 24 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Swansboro is inside its regular service area.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.8, 12.9, 14.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 30 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 14 |
Closest matches for Swansboro: Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cavalry Appliance Service (27.7 miles away, based in New Bern, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Morehead City, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Midway Park, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
The Usual Washer Culprits in Swansboro
What Gets Fixed on a Swansboro Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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 Swansboro
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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.
Around Swansboro
Most washer calls in Swansboro 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.
Questions to Ask a Swansboro Washer Technician
- 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Swansboro, NC
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Washer Repair by Brand in Swansboro
Washing Machine Repair Near Swansboro
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 Swansboro technician a trip for parts.