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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses, parts stores and unrelated trades, and put companies that mention washers at the top.
Washer Technicians Serving Silvis, IL
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Silvis. Other nearby bases include Davenport (20), Moline (4), and Bettendorf (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.0 miles from Silvis. 4 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.0, 3.7, 4.2 |
| Mention washer work | 4 |
Closest matches for Silvis: GARY POND APPLIANCE REPAIR AND COIN LAUNDRY SERVICE LLC. (7.1 miles away, based in Milan, 4.8 stars from 118 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, based in Moline, 4.0 stars from 205 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.5 miles away, based in Davenport, 3.8 stars from 143 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TMI - Total Maintenance, Inc. Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing (5.9 miles away, based in Bettendorf, 4.9 stars from 3,304 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
Why Washing Machines Break Down
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
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
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:
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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?
- Shock absorber replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Do Washing Machine Repairs Cost?
- 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.
What Silvis Owners Should Know
Most washer calls in Silvis 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 Silvis
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Silvis, IL
Why is my washer leaking?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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 Silvis technician a trip for parts.