Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Welcome
Within 30 miles of Welcome there are 36 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Greenville (10), Anderson (4), and Spartanburg (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 12 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Appliance GrandMasters, around 0.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 36 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Welcome. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.5, 2.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
First up for Welcome: Appliance GrandMasters (0.9 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.7 stars from 1,162 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Greenville (9.7 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.8 stars from 1,221 reviews); The Olde Homestead, Inc. (4.0 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.9 stars from 1,104 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.4 stars from 72 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Welcome, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Welcome
Most washer calls in Welcome 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 Welcome
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Welcome, SC
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Before you call a Welcome 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.