Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Chicago and the Cook County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washer Technicians Serving Chicago, IL
40 repair companies serve Chicago from within 30 miles. 25 of them are based in Chicago itself, and other nearby bases include Cicero (4), Oak Park (4), and North Riverside (3). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. 11 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Dependable Appliance Repair Chicago, about 1.1 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chicago. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
Closest matches for Chicago: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (3.5 miles away, 5.0 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (3.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (6.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (4.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 341 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
Why Washing Machines Break Down
Inside a Washer Repair Visit
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
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:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 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?
- 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?
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.
What Chicago Owners Should Know
City of Chicago Department of Water Management (Lake Michigan source), which supplies Chicago, reports hardness of about 129-158 mg/L as CaCO3 across 2014 quarterly plant sampling (moderately hard). Hard water leaves scale on washer inlet screens and heating parts and calls for the right detergent dose, which is worth mentioning when you book a repair. Source: City of Chicago Department of Water Management - Comprehensive Chemical Analysis, 2014
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 Chicago Washer Technician
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Chicago, IL
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Chicago
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Write down the model and serial number from the label (inside the lid or door frame, or on the back of the cabinet) and note any error code. It saves a Chicago technician a trip for parts.