Laundry appliance repair covers two machines that fail in different ways: washers on water, drainage and spinning, dryers on heat, airflow and drum movement. The Streator list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Streator
40 repair companies serve Streator from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Bloomington (11), Joliet (6), and Plainfield (3). Distances run up to about 47 miles. Nearest on the list: Tri County Repair, around 15.3 miles out. 7 list washer or dryer work specifically. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars. Streator is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Streator. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 9 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 9 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 15.3, 15.3, 18.0 |
At the top of the Streator list: Sears Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Peru, 4.4 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Peoria (47.0 miles away, based in Peoria, 4.6 stars from 568 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (40.1 miles away, based in Plano, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (44.3 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer shuts off early or gets very hot on the outside
Washer Repairs on the Same Visit
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
Washer and dryer repairs are priced part by part. Published ranges for both machines:
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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 Streator
Most washer calls in Streator 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 Streator
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Streator, IL
Why won't my washer spin?
Are you affiliated with any washer brand?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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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.