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 Lombard and the DuPage County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Lombard
40 repair companies serve Lombard from within 30 miles. 4 of them are based in Lombard itself, and other nearby bases include Elmhurst (6), Wheaton (5), and Addison (4). The closest is A Lombard Refrigerator Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 5 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 32 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 1.2, 2.2 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 6 |
Closest matches for Lombard: Aslan Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (9.2 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Appliance Repair Stars (2.2 miles away, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
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
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
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:
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Agitator replacement: $350–$575 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?
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.
Around Lombard
Most washer calls in Lombard 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 Lombard
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Lombard, IL
Why won't my washer drain?
Why does my front-load washer smell?
Why does my washer shake or walk across the floor?
Find Your Washer Brand in Lombard
Washing Machine Repair in Nearby Cities
A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Lombard faster and cheaper.