Most washing machine breakdowns trace back to a short list of parts: the drain pump and its filter, the lid switch or door lock, the drive belt or motor coupling, the inlet valve and the suspension. The Lisle list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Lisle
Within 30 miles of Lisle there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Lisle, and the rest are spread across Naperville (18), Wheaton (4), and Downers Grove (4). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 3 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Lisle Appliance Repair Pros, around 0.9 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.0, 1.3 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
At the top of the Lisle list: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (7.0 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (8.6 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (1.3 miles away, 4.7 stars from 226 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance (9.4 miles away, based in Glendale Heights, 4.7 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Washer will not start or the lid or door stays locked
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
The Usual Washer Culprits in Lisle
What Gets Fixed on a Lisle Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or front-load vs top-load washer problems.
If Your Washer Is Leaking
Closing the washer's water faucets when the machine is not in use takes pressure off the hoses and valves and limits flooding if a hose gives way. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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?
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 level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 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?
- 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
Local Notes for Lisle
Most washer calls in Lisle 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 Lisle
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lisle, IL
Is there anything I can try first?
Why won't my washer spin?
Why is my washer leaking?
Is my washing machine worth fixing?
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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 Lisle technician a trip for parts.