A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lugoff and the Kershaw County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving Lugoff, SC
We found 24 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lugoff. 1 list an address in Lugoff, and the rest are spread across Columbia (15), Sumter (3), and Camden (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 20 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lugoff. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 6.9, 12.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 24 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Lugoff: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.3 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sloan Appliance Service Inc. (27.2 miles away, based in Cayce, 4.7 stars from 2,353 reviews); Quick Appliance repair llc (27.1 miles away, based in Columbia, 5.0 stars from 241 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Sumter, 4.4 stars from 107 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Lugoff, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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 Lugoff
Most washer calls in Lugoff 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 Lugoff 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?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lugoff, SC
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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Before you call a Lugoff 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.