A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Paintsville, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Paintsville KY
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Paintsville. 1 list an address in Paintsville, and the rest are spread across Huntington (2), Louisa (1), and Pikeville (1). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.7 miles away. 4 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Paintsville is inside its regular service area.
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| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 20.4, 24.1 |
At the top of the Paintsville list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.7 miles away, 4.7 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.4 miles away, based in Grayson, 4.2 stars from 31 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (44.1 miles away, based in Morehead, 4.6 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (48.7 miles away, based in Huntington, 4.3 stars from 83 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
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
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 not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Paintsville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Paintsville
Most washer calls in Paintsville 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.
Before You Book in Paintsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Paintsville, KY
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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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 Paintsville technician can then bring the right parts for either one.