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 Chesterton list below starts with companies that show washer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Washers Near Chesterton
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Chesterton. 1 list an address in Chesterton, and the rest are spread across Valparaiso (3), Gary (3), and Chicago (3). Nearest on the list: Hiscox Service Inc, around 1.1 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Chesterton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 7 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.1, 5.0, 7.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 33 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 16 |
Closest matches for Chesterton: Appliance Pro (22.5 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.0 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hiscox Service Inc (1.1 miles away, 4.0 stars from 70 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.3 miles away, based in Valparaiso, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not spinning.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Always install new inlet hoses rather than reusing old ones, check them from time to time, and replace any hose that shows bulges, kinks, cuts, wear or leaks. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
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.
What Washer Repair Costs in Chesterton
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:
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- 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?
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 Chesterton
Most washer calls in Chesterton 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 Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Chesterton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Chesterton, IN
Where is the water under my washer coming from?
How much does washing machine repair cost in Chesterton?
Why is my washer so loud on the spin cycle?
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Before you call a Chesterton 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.