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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Radcliff that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Radcliff KY
Within 30 miles of Radcliff there are 15 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Louisville (5), Elizabethtown (3), and Brandenburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 6.7 miles out. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Radcliff. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 4 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 6.7, 9.2, 9.9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 7 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 3 |
First up for Radcliff: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Elizabethtown, 4.2 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.2 stars from 156 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Skaggs Appliance LLC (29.8 miles away, based in Corydon, 4.9 stars from 169 reviews); Bringer Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.3 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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: washer not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Radcliff. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Radcliff
Most washer calls in Radcliff 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 Radcliff
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Radcliff, KY
Why does my front-load washer smell?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Other Washer Repair in Radcliff
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Radcliff
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.