When a washer quits in Homewood, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Homewood and the Cook County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Homewood
40 repair companies serve Homewood from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Tinley Park (5), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). The farthest listed company is about 10 miles out. Nearest on the list: Prime Flossmoor Appliance Repair, around 1.6 miles out. 8 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Homewood. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Mention washer work | 11 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.1, 3.3 |
Closest matches for Homewood: Appliance Pro (10.7 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.1 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service (3.7 miles away, based in South Holland, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
The Usual Washer Culprits in Homewood
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not filling with water.
Water, Power and Safety First
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
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.
What Homewood Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Homewood 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 Homewood
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Homewood, IL
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Washer Repair by Brand in Homewood
Washing Machine Repair Near Homewood
Before you call a Homewood technician, check that the washer is plugged in, the hot and cold valves behind it are open and the drain hose is not kinked. If it is a front loader, clean the drain pump filter. If the problem stays, have the model number ready.