Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. The Alsip list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Alsip
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Alsip. 2 list an address in Alsip, and the rest are spread across Chicago (7), Oak Lawn (6), and Palos Heights (3). Alsip Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Alsip. 6 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alsip. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Alsip list: Sears Appliance Repair (6.7 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.4 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.3 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Alsip
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
Plug the washer into a grounded three-prong outlet on a 15- or 20-amp 120-volt circuit, and never remove the ground prong or use an adapter or extension cord. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Alsip
Most washing machine repairs come down to one part and an hour or two of labor, which is why many are worth pricing before you shop for a new washer. Published ranges:
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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.
Local Notes for Alsip
Most washer calls in Alsip 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.
Questions to Ask a Alsip Washer Technician
- 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?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Alsip, IL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Alsip faster and cheaper.