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. Below are the companies within reach of Dunlap, sorted by how closely they match washing machine work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Washers Near Dunlap
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Dunlap. The rest are spread across South Bend (14), Elkhart (3), and Warsaw (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. 7 of them mention washing machine or washer work in their listing or website. The closest is Ed's Appliance Store, Inc., about 1.3 miles away. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.5 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 a major washer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Mention washer work | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 33 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 2.8, 4.6 |
The leading options for Dunlap are Ed's Appliance Store, Inc. (1.3 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews); Camden Appliance New Sales & Service (11.2 miles away, based in Edwardsburg, 4.6 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.4 miles away, based in Goshen, 4.6 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Washing Machine Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Burning smell or a motor that hums without turning
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
The Usual Washer Culprits in Dunlap
What Gets Fixed on a Dunlap Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer smells like mildew or washer not draining.
Water, Power and Safety First
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
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
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.
Washing Machine Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a washer in Dunlap, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Water level / pressure switch replacement: $100–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Transmission replacement: $200–$350 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.
Around Dunlap
Most washer calls in Dunlap 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Dunlap
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
- If the problem turns out to be the supply valves or the standpipe, do you handle that or should I call a plumber?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Dunlap, IN
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Before you call a Dunlap 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.