In New Bern, most appliance repair companies that fix dryers also fix washers, but some list laundry work far more prominently than others. The companies below serve New Bern and the Craven County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near New Bern
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of New Bern. 3 of them are based in New Bern itself, and other nearby bases include Jacksonville (5), Washington (4), and Greenville (3). Nearest on the list: Cavalry Appliance Service, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washer and dryer repair by name. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether New Bern is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention washers | 7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.7, 3.5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 28 |
The leading options for New Bern are Cavalry Appliance Service (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 535 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.7 miles away, based in Jacksonville, 4.6 stars from 234 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Morehead City, 4.5 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.5 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 220 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Washer Repair Involves
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in New Bern
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a New Bern quote:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
Local Notes for New Bern
Washer calls in New Bern 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)
Before You Book in New Bern
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: New Bern, NC
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the New Bern technician gets at the parts.