When a washer quits in Kingstree, 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 Kingstree list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer Technicians Serving Kingstree, SC
40 repair companies serve Kingstree from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Myrtle Beach (10), Sumter (5), and Summerville (5). Distances run up to about 53 miles. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Voyager Appliance Repair Works, around 19.4 miles out. Across 39 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Kingstree is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 19.4, 32.6, 33.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Kingstree list: Sears Appliance Repair (36.4 miles away, based in Florence, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 911 Service Today (56.7 miles away, based in Charleston, 4.9 stars from 1,001 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SC Appliance Repair (47.2 miles away, based in Myrtle Beach, 4.9 stars from 732 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.7 miles away, based in Conway, 4.5 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Kingstree Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
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 Kingstree
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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 Kingstree Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Kingstree 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.
South Carolina does not issue a license specific to appliance repair; mechanical work such as plumbing, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration is licensed by the Contractor's Licensing Board for commercial-scale jobs and by the Residential Builders Commission for residential HVAC and plumbing. Source: S.C. Code Title 40, Chapter 11 (Contractors), South Carolina Legislature
In South Carolina, you can check a license with the SC LLR License Lookup or report a problem to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs.
Questions to Ask a Kingstree Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Kingstree, SC
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Kingstree faster and cheaper.