A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Somerset list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Somerset
Our data shows 28 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Somerset. 3 of them are based in Somerset itself, and the rest are spread across Danville (5), Corbin (3), and Monticello (2). The closest is Mr. Appliance of Campbellsville, Somerset, and Corbin, about 0.5 miles away. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Somerset is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 28 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
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 (20.4 miles away, based in Monticello, 3.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Nugent’s Appliance Repair (48.0 miles away, based in Lebanon, 5.0 stars from 228 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Water, Power and Safety First
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Somerset
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 per visit 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.
Before You Book in Somerset
- 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 the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Somerset, KY
Why is there water left in my washer?
Which areas near Somerset do these technicians cover?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Washer Repair by Brand in Somerset
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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 Somerset technician a trip for parts.