When a washer quits in Lake in the Hills, 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 Lake in the Hills and the McHenry County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Who Repairs Washers Near Lake in the Hills
40 repair companies serve Lake in the Hills from within 30 miles. 6 list an address in Lake in the Hills, and other nearby bases include Elgin (11), Crystal Lake (3), and Carpentersville (3). Distances run up to about 14 miles. 8 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Reliafix Appliance & HVAC, around 0.4 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.9, 1.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
Closest matches for Lake in the Hills: JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (14.4 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Crystal Lake, 4.4 stars from 252 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A-Advent Appliance (16.2 miles away, based in Schaumburg, 4.9 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SMD Brothers Appliance Repair & Services (9.8 miles away, based in Elgin, 5.0 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Lake in the Hills Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
A washer repair is usually a single part plus labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- 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.
Laundry Notes for Lake in the Hills, IL
Most washer calls in Lake in the Hills 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.
Before You Book in Lake in the Hills
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Will you check the drain pump filter and drain hose before replacing the pump?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lake in the Hills, IL
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Brand-Specific Washer Repair, Lake in the Hills
Washing Machine Repair Near Lake in the Hills
Before you call a Lake in the Hills 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.