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. Below are commercial-capable companies within reach of Homewood, plus nearby appliance repair companies you can ask about laundry equipment.
Commercial Washer Repair Near Homewood
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Homewood. The rest are spread across Tinley Park (5), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). 1 of them mentions commercial, laundromat or coin-op laundry work in their listing or website. Prime Flossmoor Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.6 miles from Homewood. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Homewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 3.1, 3.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 1 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
First up for Homewood: Coin-O-Matic (7.7 miles away, based in Alsip, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Chicagoland Appliance Repair (32.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (38.4 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
When to Call About a Laundromat Washer
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Loud banging or shaking on the spin
- Machine stops mid-cycle with an error
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
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.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washer Repair Cost Ranges for Reference
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Homewood company quotes commercial work:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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.
Local Notes for Homewood
Most washer calls in Homewood 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 Homewood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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: Homewood, IL
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
How fast can a commercial washer be repaired?
Who fixes the coin or card system on a washer?
Which areas near Homewood do these technicians cover?
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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.