Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Barrington, with distances.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Barrington IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Barrington. 2 of them are based in Barrington itself, and other nearby bases include Arlington Heights (9), Schaumburg (7), and Buffalo Grove (6). Distances run up to about 9 miles. No company within 30 miles of Barrington names commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in its listing, so the list adds matches from farther out and the closest appliance repair companies. Nearest on the list: NORTHTOWN APPLIANCES SERVICES, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Barrington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 4.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 16 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
Closest matches for Barrington: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (10.6 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coin-O-Matic (39.9 miles away, based in Alsip, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (28.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Signs a Commercial Washer Needs Service
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Water not filling or not draining
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Laundry Notes for Barrington, IL
Most washer calls in Barrington 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Barrington
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Barrington, IL
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Other Washer Repair in Barrington
Commercial Washer Repair Near Barrington
List which machines are down and what they are doing (not filling, not draining, not taking coins or cards, not spinning). If a route operator or payment provider services the coin or card systems, check with them first.