When a washer quits in Franklin, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. The Franklin list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Franklin
We found 34 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Franklin. 1 list an address in Franklin, and the rest are spread across Gallatin (10), Bowling Green (6), and Hendersonville (6). The closest is Steve's Electric Service & Appliance Repair, about 1.3 miles away. 5 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 26 businesses.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 8.4, 9.3 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 34 |
Closest matches for Franklin: Mr. Appliance of Bowling Green and South Central KY (16.9 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Hendersonville - Mt. Juliet (29.0 miles away, based in Hendersonville, 4.9 stars from 616 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Magically Repaired (8.4 miles away, based in Woodburn, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.5 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.4 stars from 59 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
The Usual Washer Culprits in Franklin
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
Around Franklin
Most washer calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- 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?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Franklin, KY
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my washer drain?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Franklin technician a trip for parts.