Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and often wear out on a similar schedule, so it helps to call a company that works on both. The Centralia list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Centralia
40 repair companies serve Centralia from within 60 miles. 3 of them are based in Centralia itself, and other nearby bases include Belleville (4), Fairview Heights (3), and Edwardsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 9 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Eichenauer Services Inc, about 1.4 miles away. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Centralia is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 52 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.4, 1.4, 1.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
Closest matches for Centralia: Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance & Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Salem, 4.7 stars from 139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (46.7 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (46.6 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Centralia. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair 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.
What Centralia Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Centralia 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 Centralia
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Centralia, IL
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Why won't my washer spin?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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If the dryer is slow, clean the lint screen and check that the vent hood outside opens when the dryer runs. If the washer will not drain, clean its pump filter. Then call with the model numbers ready.