Electrolux owners in Glen Ellyn usually want two things from a repair company: experience with the brand and quick access to parts. Below are independent repair companies serving Glen Ellyn, with those that mention Electrolux first, then the nearest appliance repair companies.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Electrolux, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Independent Electrolux Washer Technicians, Glen Ellyn IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Glen Ellyn. 2 list an address in Glen Ellyn, and the rest are spread across Wheaton (5), Lombard (4), and Glendale Heights (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. No company within 90 miles of Glen Ellyn mentions Electrolux by name, so these are the nearest appliance repair companies. Most work on several brands, so ask about yours. Premier Glen Ellyn Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Glen Ellyn. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glen Ellyn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention Electrolux | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 1.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
First up for Glen Ellyn: Appliance Repair Stars (3.4 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (6.5 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (4.3 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know which Electrolux washer you have before you call. Electrolux makes front-load models, and the technician will ask.
Electrolux Washer Lines Technicians Work On
What a Electrolux Washer Technician Deals With
The washer can detect hot and cold inlet hoses connected backward and shows HO SE until they are swapped; reversed lines are also listed as a cause of long-fill and long-drain codes. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
What Electrolux Says to Check First
- Washer draining slowly. Clear kinks or clogs in the drain hose, check standpipe height and diameter, loosen any airtight tape seal, and avoid overdosing detergent. Source: Electrolux - What should I do if my washer is draining slowly?
- Controls won't respond. A LOC display means the control lock is on; turn it off from the control lock option before starting a cycle. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code LOC control lock activator
Electrolux Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E41 | The control board reads the door switch as open. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code E41 door is open |
| E42 | The door lock is not being recognized. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code E42 door lock device failure |
| LOC | The control lock is on, so cycles cannot be started until it is turned off. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code LOC control lock activator |
Electrolux Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Glen Ellyn
Keeping a Electrolux Washer Running
- Keep the washer level on a solid floor, tighten the leveling-leg lock nuts, and keep legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
- Flush each faucet before hooking up the hoses so debris does not clog the inlet valve screens. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Water Supply Guide
Electrolux Washer Repair Cost Ranges
A Electrolux washer repair usually costs about the same as any other brand for the same part. Published ranges:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
What to Have Ready for a Electrolux Washer Call
- How old the washer is
- Whether it is a front loader, a top loader with an agitator, or a top loader with an impeller
- Any error code shown on the display
Local Notes for Glen Ellyn
Most washer calls in Glen Ellyn 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Glen Ellyn
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Electrolux Washer Repair FAQs: Glen Ellyn, IL
Why won't my washer spin?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
How do I find a technician who knows Electrolux washers?
Is this Electrolux customer service?
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Electrolux repair.