Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Frankfort list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Frankfort KY
Within 30 miles of Frankfort there are 17 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Frankfort, and the rest are spread across Lexington (9), Versailles (1), and Georgetown (1). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. Nearest on the list: Aptec Frankfort, around 0.8 miles out. Of those, 9 mention washer or dryer work by name. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.8, 1.6 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Frankfort: Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (17.3 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (22.1 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (13.1 miles away, based in Versailles, 4.6 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Around Frankfort
Most washer calls in Frankfort 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Frankfort
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Frankfort, KY
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Frankfort technician can then bring the right parts for either one.