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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Madisonville, with distances and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Madisonville
33 repair companies serve Madisonville from within 60 miles. 1 of them are based in Madisonville itself, and the rest are spread across Evansville (7), Clarksville (7), and Owensboro (5). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Of those, 9 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.8 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Madisonville is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Madisonville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 33 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.8, 10.6, 27.0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
Closest matches for Madisonville: Sears Appliance Repair (1.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (35.0 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Clarksville (54.7 miles away, based in Clarksville, 4.8 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (35.3 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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 Madisonville
Most washer calls in Madisonville 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Madisonville
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Madisonville, KY
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
More Washing Machine Repair in Madisonville, KY
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Madisonville
If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.