A Electrolux washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. Below are independent repair companies serving Waukegan, 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.
Who Works on Electrolux Washers Near Waukegan
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Waukegan. 6 list an address in Waukegan, and the rest are spread across Highland Park (5), Vernon Hills (4), and North Chicago (2). None of the repair companies near Waukegan name Electrolux in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Nearest on the list: Land of Lincoln Appliance Services, around 0.3 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 33 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention Electrolux | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Mention washer work | 14 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
The leading options for Waukegan are Appliance Repair Stars (13.2 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Electrolux sells front-load washers in the U.S., and the repair path differs by type: front loaders add a door lock, door boot and pump filter, while top loaders rely on a lid switch and either an agitator or an impeller.
Know Your Electrolux Washer
How Electrolux Washers Are Built
Water level is monitored by a pressure sensor, which raises E35 when it reads an overfill condition. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code E35 pressure sensor indicates water overfill
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 not filling. Leave the unit powered through the temporary lockout, then check that hot and cold lines are not swapped and the water supply meets the guide's requirements. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code E11 long fill time
- Washer leaking. Start by pinning down exactly where the water is coming from, since that decides the next step. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer is leaking water
What Electrolux Washer Codes Mean
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| E21 | Long pump-out time; water is not leaving the tub fast enough. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code E21 long pump out time |
| E41 | The control board reads the door switch as open. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code E41 door is open |
| E11 | Long fill time; the washer is not filling during the wash phase. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code E11 long fill time |
Signs Your Electrolux Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Care Electrolux Recommends for Its Washers
- 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
- Use high-efficiency (HE) detergent, keep each dispenser compartment below its max fill line, and put detergent packs in the drum rather than the dispenser. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Detergent Guide
Electrolux Washer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing a Electrolux washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
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
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the lid, around the door opening or on the back of the cabinet
- Any error code shown on the display
Laundry Notes for Waukegan, IL
Most washer calls in Waukegan 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 Waukegan
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
Electrolux Washer Repair FAQs: Waukegan, IL
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Live outside Waukegan? The same Electrolux washer repair technicians serve Park City. See each town's own washing machine repair listings below.
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.