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 Evanston list below starts with companies that mention commercial, laundromat or multifamily laundry work within a longer drive, followed by the nearest appliance repair companies.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Evanston
Within 30 miles of Evanston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 10 list an address in Evanston, and the rest are spread across Skokie (8), Chicago (8), and Lincolnwood (3). Nearest on the list: Golas Appliance Services, around 0.5 miles out. None of the companies within 30 miles mention commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work by name, so we include matching companies from a longer drive plus the nearest appliance repair companies. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 52 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.5, 0.7 |
First up for Evanston: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (31.2 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (13.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coin-O-Matic (26.5 miles away, based in Alsip, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Water not filling or not draining
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
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
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency 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:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Evanston
Most washer calls in Evanston 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.
Questions to Ask a Evanston Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Evanston, IL
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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.