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 Elmwood Park list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Elmwood Park
Within 30 miles of Elmwood Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Elmwood Park itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (16), Oak Park (7), and Melrose Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Fair Elmwood Park Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elmwood Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.3, 0.5 |
Closest matches for Elmwood Park: IVAN Appliance Repairs (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.3 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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 leaking from the bottom or washer not draining.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Elmwood Park. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
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.
Laundry Notes for Elmwood Park, IL
Most washer calls in Elmwood Park 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Elmwood Park
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Elmwood Park, IL
Why won't my washer spin?
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Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
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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.