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 LaSalle list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near LaSalle
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of LaSalle. Other nearby bases include Aurora (10), Oswego (3), and Plainfield (3). 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.9 miles from LaSalle. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. LaSalle is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from LaSalle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.9, 3.7, 7.8 |
| Mention washer work | 8 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 8 |
Closest matches for LaSalle: Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Peru, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.8 miles away, based in Plano, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (48.4 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (46.2 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- 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
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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.
What LaSalle Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in LaSalle 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 LaSalle Washer Technician
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: LaSalle, IL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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Before you call, note which machine is acting up, the brand and model numbers of both if they were bought as a pair, and what happens during the cycle. A LaSalle technician can then bring the right parts for either one.