Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bradley and the Kankakee County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Bradley
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Bradley. 1 of them are based in Bradley itself, and other nearby bases include Joliet (13), Tinley Park (5), and Mokena (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Bade the Appliance Specialists, around 1.9 miles out. Across 27 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention washer work | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.3, 3.1 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 42 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 21 |
The leading options for Bradley are Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.4 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All Major Appliance Repair Service, L.L.C. (14.0 miles away, based in Peotone, 3.4 stars from 5 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Steger).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with front-load vs top-load washer problems or washer not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
Turn off the water supply valves before disconnecting or reconnecting the washer's fill hoses. Source: Electrolux - Front loading washer Error Code HO SE reversed hose detection
Manufacturers require the washer to be electrically grounded and warn against using an extension cord or modifying the plug. Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
Avoid installing a washer on carpet or loose plywood, and keep leveling legs from extending more than half an inch below the cabinet. Source: Electrolux - Laundry Washers Noises Guide
More: where washer leaks come from.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Bradley
Most washer calls in Bradley 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 Bradley
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Bradley, IL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Bradley faster and cheaper.