When the washer or dryer quits, the laundry stops for the whole house, and most people want one company that can handle both machines. The companies below serve Paducah and the McCracken County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Paducah, KY
27 repair companies serve Paducah from within 60 miles. 7 of them are based in Paducah itself, and other nearby bases include Murray (3), Benton (2), and Marion (2). Distances run up to about 59 miles. 9 of them mention washer and dryer repair in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Purchase Appliances Inc., around 0.9 miles out. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Paducah is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Paducah. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 2.0, 2.4 |
First up for Paducah: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.3 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Help Center (4.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 65 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 1.0 stars from 5 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.3 miles away, based in Murray, 4.3 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Paducah quote:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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
- Any error code on the display
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
What Paducah Owners Should Know
Washer calls in Paducah 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 Paducah
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Paducah, KY
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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 Paducah technician can then plan for both on one visit.