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 Wake Forest, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Wake Forest
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Wake Forest. 3 list an address in Wake Forest, and other nearby bases include Raleigh (20), Cary (4), and Wendell (3). Distances run up to about 21 miles. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Nearest on the list: Batteries Plus Phone Repair, around 0.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 39 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Wake Forest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 1.4, 2.2 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
First up for Wake Forest: Mr. Appliance of Cary (20.3 miles away, based in Cary, 4.9 stars from 1,970 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.3 stars from 571 reviews, lists Saturday hours); One Source Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Raleigh, 4.6 stars from 135 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
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
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
Around Wake Forest
Most washer calls in Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Wake Forest, NC
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Wake Forest faster and cheaper.