Commercial washers run many more cycles than a home machine and add coin or card systems, heavier drives and, on larger machines, bolted-down frames that home models do not have. The DeKalb list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Commercial Washer Repair Near DeKalb
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of DeKalb. The rest are spread across Aurora (9), Elgin (8), and St. Charles (5). Distances run up to about 25 miles. Nearest on the list: Knodle's Appliance Services Co Inc, around 5.0 miles out. No company within 30 miles of DeKalb 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. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.0, 7.9, 11.9 |
|---|---|
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
At the top of the DeKalb list: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (29.7 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (42.0 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coin-O-Matic (56.3 miles away, based in Alsip, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (55.9 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
What Commercial Washer Repair Covers
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Machine will not start from coin or card
- Water not filling or not draining
Ask any company you call which commercial brands and machine types it services, such as top-load coin machines, front-load washers or washer-extractors.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
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.
Budgeting for Commercial Repairs
Commercial and laundromat machine pricing varies with the machine and parts, so treat home-washer ranges as a floor. Published ranges:
- 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: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$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?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
Laundry Notes for DeKalb, IL
Most washer calls in DeKalb 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.
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Before You Book in DeKalb
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: DeKalb, IL
How is a commercial front-load washer different?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
Is a payment reader problem a repair call?
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
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Before you call, note the brand, model and serial number from each machine's data plate, whether it is a top-load coin machine or a front-load washer-extractor, and any code on the display. A DeKalb technician can then bring the right parts.