Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Kinston.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Kinston, NC
We found 12 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Kinston. 1 list an address in Kinston, and other nearby bases include Goldsboro (4), Greenville (3), and Winterville (1). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 2 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. The closest is Highland Appliance, about 1.1 miles away. The 10 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Mention washers | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 17.4, 20.9 |
The leading options for Kinston are Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Goldsboro, 4.7 stars from 225 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Highland Appliance (1.1 miles away, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews); Andy's Appliance (27.3 miles away, based in Grimesland, 5.0 stars from 87 reviews).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Leaks under or behind the washer
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
The Dryer Half of the Visit
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Kinston quote:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Local Notes for Kinston
Washer calls in Kinston most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
Gas and fuel piping installation requires a plumbing or heating license, or a restricted fuel piping license, issued by the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating, and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. Source: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Kinston
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Kinston, NC
Do you cover Kinston and nearby towns?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Kinston technician gets at the parts.