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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Plano that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Plano
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Plano. 1 list an address in Plano, and the rest are spread across Aurora (24), Plainfield (5), and Oswego (3). Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Of those, 4 mention washer or dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 9.5, 9.8 |
The leading options for Plano are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (11.6 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (16.7 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (22.9 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- An error code on the display
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
The Washer Side of the Call
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Lint, Vents and Fire 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
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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Plano. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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 Plano
Most washer calls in Plano 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Plano
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Plano, IL
Why are clothes still damp after a full cycle?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
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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 Plano technician can then bring the right parts for either one.