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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Plainfield, with distances and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Plainfield
40 repair companies serve Plainfield from within 30 miles. 9 of them are based in Plainfield itself, and other nearby bases include Naperville (8), Joliet (7), and Aurora (5). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Of those, 5 mention washer or dryer work by name. Heritage Appliance Works is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Plainfield. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Plainfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.5, 1.7, 2.3 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
Closest matches for Plainfield: NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (2.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (15.9 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (12.5 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (10.6 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Plainfield. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Plainfield
Most washer calls in Plainfield 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.
Before You Book in Plainfield
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Plainfield, IL
What stops a washer from spinning?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
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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 Plainfield technician can then bring the right parts for either one.