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 Highwood and the Lake County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Highwood
40 repair companies serve Highwood from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Highwood, and other nearby bases include Wheeling (6), Highland Park (5), and Deerfield (4). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Of those, 12 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Service Highwood, about 0.4 miles away. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 18 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.5, 1.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
At the top of the Highwood list: AMZ Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (8.1 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (1.5 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Good Guys Appliance Repair (6.8 miles away, based in Deerfield, 4.9 stars from 107 reviews).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
The Usual Washer Culprits in Highwood
How a Washer Service Call Usually Goes in Highwood
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Highwood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour 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 Highwood Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Highwood 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.
How to Choose a Washing Machine Technician Near Highwood
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Highwood, IL
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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 Highwood technician a trip for parts.