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. Companies that mention laundry work come first, then other appliance repair companies near Shiloh, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Shiloh IL
Within 30 miles of Shiloh there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across St. Louis (15), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). 6 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Ruby, around 2.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Shiloh. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention washer work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 3.8, 3.9 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 11 |
First up for Shiloh: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (4.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (24.1 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.4 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
When the Dryer Is the Problem
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
Dryer Repairs Done on the Same Visit
Dryer Lint and Venting 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
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.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing either machine in Shiloh. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
What Shiloh Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Shiloh 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 Shiloh
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: Shiloh, IL
Why won't my washer spin?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
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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.