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. Companies that mention commercial laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Lake in the Hills, with distances.
Who Works on Commercial Washers Near Lake in the Hills
Within 30 miles of Lake in the Hills there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 6 of them are based in Lake in the Hills itself, and other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Crystal Lake (3), and Carpentersville (3). The farthest listed company is about 14 miles out. Nearest on the list: Reliafix Appliance & HVAC, around 0.4 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. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lake in the Hills. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention commercial or laundromat work | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.9, 1.0 |
At the top of the Lake in the Hills list: Chicagoland Appliance Repair (28.3 miles away, based in Naperville, 4.7 stars from 188 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CARI Appliance Repair Mt Prospect (21.9 miles away, based in Mt Prospect, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Coin-O-Matic (48.8 miles away, based in Alsip, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Dara Commercial Appliance Repair (40.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 5.0 stars from 14 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
How Laundromat Washer Repairs Differ
Commercial Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Door or lid stays locked after the cycle
- Leaks under the machine or around the door
- Clothes come out soaking wet
- Machine will not start from coin or card
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
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
Published ranges for washer repairs, for reference when a Lake in the Hills company quotes commercial work:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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 Lake in the Hills, IL
Most washer calls in Lake in the Hills 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 Lake in the Hills Washer Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Commercial Washer Repair FAQs: Lake in the Hills, IL
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
How quickly can a technician get to a laundromat?
Do home appliance repair companies fix commercial washers?
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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 Lake in the Hills technician can then bring the right parts.