Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Montgomery, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Montgomery
40 repair companies serve Montgomery from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Montgomery itself, and the rest are spread across Aurora (25), Naperville (5), and Oswego (3). Distances run up to about 10 miles. The closest is Montgomery Appliance Repair, about 2.4 miles away. 3 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.4, 2.5, 2.7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Montgomery list: Leonardi Appliance (2.7 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (13.7 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (11.9 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.2 miles away, based in Oswego, 4.3 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Call
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
The Dryer Side of the Call
Keep the Dryer Vent Clear
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: washer not spinning or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Montgomery. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
50% rule: if the repair would cost more than half the price of a comparable new washer, replacing it is usually the better buy. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the washing machine repair cost guide and whether to repair or replace a washer.
What Montgomery Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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 guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Montgomery, IL
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
If one machine fails, should I replace both?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Montgomery
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 Montgomery technician can then bring the right parts for either one.