A stacked or side-by-side laundry pair shares one space and often one set of problems: drainage and water on one side, heat and venting on the other. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Carol Stream, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Carol Stream
Within 30 miles of Carol Stream there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 5 of them are based in Carol Stream itself, and the rest are spread across Wheaton (5), Glendale Heights (4), and Addison (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. The closest is Lincoln Park Appliance Repair, about 0.5 miles away. Of those, 6 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 32 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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 a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 34 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.9, 1.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
At the top of the Carol Stream list: Aslan Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (5.6 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Licotech Appliance Repair (7.5 miles away, based in Elk Grove Village, 4.9 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (7.0 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer not draining or washer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
Around Carol Stream
Most washer calls in Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Carol Stream, IL
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Other Washer Repair in Carol Stream
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A Carol Stream technician can then bring the right parts for either one.