Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Paris list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Paris
We found 15 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Paris. The rest are spread across Lexington (9), Winchester (3), and Georgetown (1). The closest is Wildcat Appliance Repair Services, about 14.8 miles away. 9 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 15 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 14.8, 14.9, 15.4 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
At the top of the Paris list: Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (18.7 miles away, based in Lexington, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Georgetown (14.9 miles away, based in Georgetown, 4.9 stars from 845 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Versailles, 4.6 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Paris
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
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:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Around Paris
Most washer calls in Paris 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.
Questions to Ask a Paris Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Paris, KY
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Before you call a Paris technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.