When a washer quits in Waukegan, 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. 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.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Waukegan
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Waukegan. 6 list an address in Waukegan, and the rest are spread across Highland Park (5), Vernon Hills (4), and North Chicago (2). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. Nearest on the list: Land of Lincoln Appliance Services, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 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.
| Mention washer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 1.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Waukegan are AMZ Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (9.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- An error code on the display
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
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Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not spinning or washer not draining.
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
Do not make an airtight seal between the drain hose and the standpipe or restrict the hose; standpipe height limits vary by model (Maytag's high-efficiency guide allows 18 to 96 inches). Source: Maytag - High-Efficiency Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Waukegan, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Door lock replacement: $110–$200 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?
- Appliance technician labor: $50–$150 per hour Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
Replacement tends to make more financial sense once a repair runs past half the cost of buying and installing a new washer. 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.
Around Waukegan
Most washer calls in Waukegan 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 Waukegan
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Waukegan, IL
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Before you call a Waukegan 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.