When a washer quits in Highland, the first question is whether it is a clog or a setting you can clear yourself or a failed part, and that decides whether you need a technician at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Local Washing Machine Repair in Highland, IL
We found 37 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Highland. 2 of them are based in Highland itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (7), Belleville (4), and Alton (4). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Broadway Appliance Sales & Service, about 1.4 miles away. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 1.4, 14.8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 37 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
First up for Highland: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (20.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.1 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (16.1 miles away, based in Edwardsville, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Highland
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not filling with water.
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Keep liquid laundry packets in their original packaging, locked up and out of children's sight and reach, and handle them only with dry hands because water and saliva dissolve the film. Source: CPSC - CPSC and ACCC Warn of Poison Dangers with Liquid Laundry Packets
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Highland
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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
For a drum repair, consider replacing the washer instead if it is more than five years old or has had frequent problems. 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 Highland
Most washer calls in Highland 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 Highland
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Highland, IL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Highland faster and cheaper.