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 Gurnee and the Lake County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Gurnee
40 repair companies serve Gurnee from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Gurnee itself, and other nearby bases include Waukegan (6), Vernon Hills (4), and Lake Zurich (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Gurnee. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.3, 3.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Mention washer work | 15 |
The leading options for Gurnee are AMZ Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (14.0 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
The Usual Washer Culprits in Gurnee
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer smells like mildew.
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
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 Gurnee
Before replacing a washer in Gurnee, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
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.
Around Gurnee
Most washer calls in Gurnee 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 Gurnee Washer Technician
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- 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?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Gurnee, IL
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Washing Machine Repair Near Gurnee
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 Gurnee technician a trip for parts.