Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Franklin Park, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Franklin Park
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Franklin Park. 2 of them are based in Franklin Park itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (8), Elmhurst (6), and Melrose Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Of those, 5 mention washer or dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Franklin Park Appliance Repair, around 0.6 miles out. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 2 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.6, 1.0, 2.0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 18 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Franklin Park are Unique Repair Services, Inc. (6.1 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); IVAN Appliance Repairs (3.5 miles away, based in Elmwood Park, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- An error code on the display
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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 Franklin Park. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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?
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.
Around Franklin Park
Most washer calls in Franklin 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.
Questions to Ask a Franklin Park Washer Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, IL
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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.