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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Countryside that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Countryside
40 repair companies serve Countryside from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Countryside itself, and other nearby bases include Darien (4), Brookfield (3), and Oak Lawn (3). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Countryside Appliance Repair Services is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Countryside. 6 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Countryside. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.2, 2.6 |
Closest matches for Countryside: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (5.1 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Oak Brook, 4.6 stars from 315 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Gators (8.5 miles away, based in Downers Grove, 4.4 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Maywood Appliance (4.4 miles away, based in Brookfield, 4.6 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Countryside. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Countryside Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Countryside 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 Countryside
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Countryside, IL
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Other Washer Repair in Countryside
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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 Countryside technician can then bring the right parts for either one.