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 Sugar Grove, with distances and public ratings.
Laundry Appliance Technicians, Sugar Grove IL
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sugar Grove. Other nearby bases include Aurora (25), Oswego (3), and St. Charles (3). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. 5 list washer or dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Strong Appliance Repair Solutions, around 3.3 miles out. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention washer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 6.4, 6.5 |
First up for Sugar Grove: Leonardi Appliance (6.4 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Plano, 4.6 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (17.6 miles away, based in Lisle, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (17.5 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs the Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning smell when the dryer runs
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Thumping, squealing or scraping while tumbling
What a Technician Checks on the Washer
What a Technician Checks on the Dryer
Lint, Vents and Fire 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Washer troubleshooting: washer leaking from the bottom or washer not spinning.
Budgeting for Laundry Appliance Repair
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 boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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.
Laundry Notes for Sugar Grove, IL
Most washer calls in Sugar Grove 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 Sugar Grove
- 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: Sugar Grove, IL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Should I replace my washer and dryer together?
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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.