When a washer quits in Travelers Rest, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Travelers Rest and the Greenville County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Travelers Rest
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Travelers Rest. The rest are spread across Greenville (10), Hendersonville (5), and Spartanburg (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: Atlas Appliance Repair, around 5.5 miles out. 11 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Travelers Rest. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.5, 6.6, 6.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 19 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Travelers Rest: Appliance GrandMasters (9.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (13.4 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (6.8 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); DP Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Boiling Springs, 4.5 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
The Usual Washer Culprits in Travelers Rest
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Travelers Rest
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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
What Travelers Rest Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Travelers Rest 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.
Before You Book in Travelers Rest
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Travelers Rest, SC
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why won't my washer drain?
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
Find Your Washer Brand in Travelers Rest
Washing Machine Repair Near Travelers Rest
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 Travelers Rest technician a trip for parts.