When a washer quits in Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Winston-Salem, NC
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Winston-Salem. 9 list an address in Winston-Salem, and other nearby bases include High Point (11), Kernersville (5), and Thomasville (5). Nearest on the list: Advance Appliance., around 0.9 miles out. 3 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Winston-Salem. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 56 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention washer work | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.5 |
At the top of the Winston-Salem list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Clemmons, 4.6 stars from 290 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Greensboro, 4.4 stars from 955 reviews, lists Saturday hours); John Michael & Associates, Inc. (16.6 miles away, based in High Point, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews); Davie Major Appliance Repair (22.7 miles away, based in Mocksville, 4.9 stars from 188 reviews).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
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Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Winston-Salem, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- 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.
What Winston-Salem Owners Should Know
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Utilities, which supplies Winston-Salem, reports hardness of soft; the 2025 water quality report lists hardness of about 9-28 ppm, averaging about 17.5 ppm. Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: Water Quality Report 2025 - City of Winston-Salem
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.
Questions to Ask a Winston-Salem Washer Technician
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Winston-Salem, NC
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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 Winston-Salem technician a trip for parts.