A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Lake Norman of Catawba.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Lake Norman of Catawba
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lake Norman of Catawba. Other nearby bases include Mooresville (7), Huntersville (6), and Cornelius (4). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. 14 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Quick Reliable Appliance Repair of Mooresville, NC, around 4.6 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake Norman of Catawba. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 21 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 21 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.6, 6.4, 7.2 |
First up for Lake Norman of Catawba: LKN Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Denver, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SmartFix Appliance Repair (22.0 miles away, based in Charlotte, 4.9 stars from 1,197 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Local Appliance Repair (10.8 miles away, based in Cornelius, 4.9 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Hickory, 4.5 stars from 157 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Lid or door will not unlock
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Lake Norman of Catawba quote:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Local Notes for Lake Norman of Catawba
Washer calls in Lake Norman of Catawba 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. ยง 87-21 (NC General Assembly)
In North Carolina, you can check a license with the NC Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Board public license search or report a problem to the North Carolina Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Lake Norman of Catawba
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Lake Norman of Catawba, NC
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why won't my washer drain?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Lake Norman of Catawba
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Lake Norman of Catawba technician gets at the parts.