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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Glen Ellyn, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Glen Ellyn IL
Within 30 miles of Glen Ellyn there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Glen Ellyn, and other nearby bases include Wheaton (5), Lombard (4), and Glendale Heights (4). Nearest on the list: Premier Glen Ellyn Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. Of those, 5 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glen Ellyn. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.6, 1.3 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
First up for Glen Ellyn: Aslan Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (3.4 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (9.7 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (6.5 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
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
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: front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Glen Ellyn. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Local Notes for Glen Ellyn
Most washer calls in Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn Washer Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Glen Ellyn, IL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What stops a washer from spinning?
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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.