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 Loves Park list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Loves Park IL
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Loves Park. 2 list an address in Loves Park, and other nearby bases include Rockford (9), Janesville (4), and Belvidere (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: High Standard Icemakers, around 0.9 miles out. 6 list washer or dryer work specifically. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.9, 4.0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
At the top of the Loves Park list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.9 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (25.4 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Assured Appliance & Heating & Air (22.6 miles away, based in Genoa, 4.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
The Washer Side of the Call
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
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 leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
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?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Around Loves Park
Most washer calls in Loves 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 Loves Park Washer Technician
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Loves Park, IL
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
How do I get rid of a washer mildew smell?
Why won't my washer spin?
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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.