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. The Gilberts list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Gilberts
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Gilberts. Other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Lake in the Hills (6), and Carpentersville (3). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Elgin Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Gilberts. Of those, 7 mention washer or dryer work by name. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gilberts. 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) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.1, 2.7 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for Gilberts are Sears Appliance Repair (8.3 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Elgin, 4.4 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (13.7 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Assured Appliance & Heating & Air (16.5 miles away, based in Genoa, 4.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
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
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 not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Service call / diagnostic fee (often waived if you go ahead with the repair): $50–$100 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.
Laundry Notes for Gilberts, IL
Most washer calls in Gilberts 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 Gilberts
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gilberts, IL
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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.