A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Owensboro.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Owensboro
Within 30 miles of Owensboro there are 18 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 list an address in Owensboro, and other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Henderson (2), and Utica (1). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 5 mention washer and dryer repair by name. The 15 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Owensboro. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention washers | 5 |
Closest matches for Owensboro: Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (0.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Evansville, 4.5 stars from 207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Henderson, 4.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Washer will not spin or agitate
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Owensboro quote:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
What Owensboro Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Owensboro 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.
Before You Book in Owensboro
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Owensboro, KY
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Owensboro do these technicians cover?
Why won't my washer drain?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Owensboro technician gets at the parts.