Washers fail in fairly predictable ways, which is good news: many repairs are a single part that a technician can replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Griffith and the Lake County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Griffith
40 repair companies serve Griffith from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Griffith, and other nearby bases include Chicago (4), Gary (3), and Chicago Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 17 miles out. 6 list washing machine or washer work specifically. The closest is Griffith Local Appliance Repair Service, about 0.0 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Griffith. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
|---|---|
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.0, 2.6, 3.0 |
The leading options for Griffith are Appliance Pro (3.0 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service (11.1 miles away, based in South Holland, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); South Holland Appliance Repair LLC (10.0 miles away, based in South Holland, 2.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Washer Repair
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Washer will not spin, or clothes come out soaking wet
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
- An error code on the display
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Washing Machine Technician Checks
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not draining or washer not filling with water.
Leaks and Safe Shutoff
Whirlpool recommends replacing washer fill hoses every five years to lower the risk of a hose failing and leaking. Source: Whirlpool - Washing Machine Fill Hoses
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.
Repair or Replace Your Washer?
Before replacing a washer in Griffith, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door boot gasket (door seal) replacement: $230–$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?
- Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 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?
- Typical washing machine repair: $150–$400 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.
Laundry Notes for Griffith, IN
Most washer calls in Griffith 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 Griffith
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Griffith, IN
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A clear drain filter, open supply valves and the model number in hand make any washer repair in Griffith faster and cheaper.