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 Cookeville and the Putnam County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Cookeville
40 repair companies serve Cookeville from within 60 miles. 3 list an address in Cookeville, and other nearby bases include Gallatin (10), Murfreesboro (7), and Crossville (4). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.8 miles away. Of those, 12 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Cookeville 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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 53 |
| Mention washers | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.8, 5.9 |
Closest matches for Cookeville: Mr. Appliance of The Cumberlands (1.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 364 reviews); The Appliance Guy, LLC (21.0 miles away, based in Smithville, 4.9 stars from 133 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (0.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (29.2 miles away, based in Crossville, 4.6 stars from 96 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
The Dryer Half of the Visit
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
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 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?
- 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?
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Cookeville
Washer calls in Cookeville most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Tennessee's Board for Licensing Contractors does not list an appliance repair license among the licenses it issues (general contractor, home improvement, limited licensed electrician and limited licensed plumber). Source: TN Board for Licensing Contractors
In Tennessee, you can check a license with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Verify a License or report a problem to the Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs (Office of the Attorney General).
Questions to Ask a Cookeville Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Cookeville, TN
Which areas near Cookeville do these technicians cover?
Can one technician fix both my washer and dryer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Other Dryer Repair in Cookeville
More Washer & Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Cookeville technician gets at the parts.