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 Gillespie list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Gillespie
18 repair companies serve Gillespie from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Gillespie, and other nearby bases include Alton (4), Edwardsville (3), and Jerseyville (3). The closest is Alderbrook Appliance Works, about 0.2 miles away. 2 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 14 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 10.9, 19.5 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
Closest matches for Gillespie: Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Jerseyville, 4.3 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Alton Appliance Repair (25.6 miles away, based in Alton, 2.5 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (24.2 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gibbel Home Services - HVAC, Electric, Appliances (10.9 miles away, based in Carlinville, 4.9 stars from 597 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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: washer not draining or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - 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 Gillespie, IL
Most washer calls in Gillespie 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 Gillespie Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Gillespie, IL
Why won't my washer spin?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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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.