Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Fairview Heights, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Washer Technicians Serving Fairview Heights, IL
40 repair companies serve Fairview Heights from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Fairview Heights, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (17), Belleville (4), and Edwardsville (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.3 miles from Fairview Heights. Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Fairview Heights. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Fairview Heights are Mr. Appliance of Mid America (1.6 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (18.5 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.3 miles away, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
The Usual Washer Culprits in Fairview Heights
What Gets Fixed on a Fairview Heights Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Do not let children play in, on or with a washer, and remove the lid or door before a washer is discarded or taken out of service so a child cannot become trapped inside. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 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.
Laundry Notes for Fairview Heights, IL
Most washer calls in Fairview Heights 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 Fairview Heights
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Fairview Heights, IL
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Should I repair or replace my washer?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Why is my washer leaking?
Washer Repair by Brand in Fairview Heights
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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 Fairview Heights technician a trip for parts.