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. Below are independent repair companies within reach of Rochelle that handle laundry machines, sorted by match and distance.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Rochelle IL
22 repair companies serve Rochelle from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Rochelle, and other nearby bases include Rockford (9), Belvidere (3), and Sycamore (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 4 list washer or dryer work specifically. The closest is Ted's Appliance Services, about 0.4 miles away. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rochelle. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 22 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.0, 16.9 |
Closest matches for Rochelle: Arrowhead Appliance Repair (20.3 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); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.9 miles away, based in Rockford, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
The Washer Side of the Call
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Dryer Lint and Venting Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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 not spinning or washer leaking from the bottom.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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.
Around Rochelle
Most washer calls in Rochelle 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Rochelle
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Rochelle, IL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Do washer repair companies also fix dryers?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
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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.