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. The Shepherdsville list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Shepherdsville KY
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Shepherdsville. 1 of them are based in Shepherdsville itself, and other nearby bases include Louisville (20), Clarksville (5), and Elizabethtown (3). Nearest on the list: Food Equipment Service, around 4.4 miles out. 15 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 38 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shepherdsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.4, 5.5, 8.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
Closest matches for Shepherdsville: Garry Skaggs Appliance Service (15.2 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 459 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Precision Appliance & Air Conditioning Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.9 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Louisville (20.8 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews); Tinks Heavenly Touch Appliance Services (16.9 miles away, based in Jeffersontown, 4.9 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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 Shepherdsville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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 washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What Shepherdsville Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Shepherdsville 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 Shepherdsville
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Shepherdsville, KY
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What stops a washer from spinning?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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.