Every washer out of service in a laundromat or apartment laundry room is lost revenue and a line of frustrated customers. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Harvard, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Laundromat & Coin-Op Washer Technicians, Harvard IL
40 repair companies serve Harvard from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Lake in the Hills (6), Belvidere (3), and McHenry (3). 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. Nearest on the list: Leek's Motor Services, around 10.6 miles out. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 10.6, 11.2, 12.4 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Harvard: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (48.8 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (42.3 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coin-O-Matic (70.5 miles away, based in Alsip, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (60.6 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
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Water not filling or not draining
Commercial laundry machines come from specialist manufacturers, so ask whether the company works on your brand and can get parts for it.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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 Harvard, IL
Most washer calls in Harvard 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 Harvard Washer Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Harvard, IL
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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 Harvard technician can then bring the right parts.