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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Somerset that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Somerset
Within 60 miles of Somerset there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Somerset, and other nearby bases include Danville (5), Corbin (3), and Monticello (2). 7 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin, around 0.5 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 27 businesses. Somerset is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 28 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
At the top of the Somerset list: Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin (0.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.1 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Russell Springs, 4.7 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nugent’s Appliance Repair (48.0 miles away, based in Lebanon, 5.0 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Somerset. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Somerset, KY
Most washer calls in Somerset 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 Somerset
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Somerset, KY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.