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. The Westville list below starts with companies whose listings mention washer or dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Westville
We found 18 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Westville. The rest are spread across Valparaiso (3), Gary (3), and Michigan City (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 8.0 miles out. 5 of them mention washer or dryer work in their listing or website. The 16 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 |
| Listed as washer & dryer repair | 4 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 6 |
At the top of the Westville list: Sears Appliance Repair (10.1 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.0 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (29.3 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hiscox Service Inc (10.0 miles away, based in Chesterton, 4.0 stars from 70 reviews).
When the Washer Is the Problem
- An error code on the display
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Signs the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer runs but clothes stay damp or cold
- Drum will not turn or the dryer will not start
- 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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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 Westville. Published ranges for common washer and dryer jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- 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?
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.
Around Westville
Most washer calls in Westville 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Westville
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Westville, IN
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can one technician fix both my washer and my dryer?
Can you repair a stacked laundry unit?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
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Washer & Dryer Repair Near Westville
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 Westville technician can then bring the right parts for either one.