A washer that stops mid-cycle with a drum full of water turns a normal laundry day into a mess of wet towels and trips to the laundromat. The Shorewood list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Shorewood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shorewood. 2 list an address in Shorewood, and other nearby bases include Joliet (16), Plainfield (9), and Naperville (4). Kankakee River Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Shorewood. 4 list washing machine or washer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.7, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 35 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Shorewood are Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (20.3 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Leonardi Appliance (17.3 miles away, based in Aurora, 4.8 stars from 289 reviews); NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (4.5 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.8 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- An error code on the display
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Shorewood Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer smells like mildew.
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
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?
Before replacing a washer in Shorewood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 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?
- Drive belt replacement: $120–$175 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.
Local Notes for Shorewood
Most washer calls in Shorewood 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 Shorewood
- Do you work on front-load and top-load washers, or only one type?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Shorewood, IL
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Shorewood faster and cheaper.