When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. We sort the Elizabethtown listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Elizabethtown
Within 30 miles of Elizabethtown there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Elizabethtown itself, and other nearby bases include Brandenburg (2), Louisville (2), and Leitchfield (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. The closest is E-Town Appliance Services, about 1.3 miles away. 2 list washer and dryer repair specifically. The 12 rated companies in range average 3.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elizabethtown. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention washers | 2 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 2.1, 2.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 12 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
The leading options for Elizabethtown are Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.2 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bringer Appliance Repair (29.6 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.3 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philtech Electronics Inc. (2.3 miles away, 2.6 stars from 10 reviews); Allbrand Appliance Services (22.7 miles away, based in Brandenburg, 4.7 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Leaks under or behind the washer
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Elizabethtown
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Elizabethtown quote:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Elizabethtown
Washer calls in Elizabethtown most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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 Elizabethtown Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Elizabethtown, KY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Do you cover Elizabethtown and nearby towns?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the model numbers of both, and whether they are stacked or side by side. A Elizabethtown technician can then plan for both on one visit.