When a washer quits in Schererville, 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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Schererville and the Lake County area, with companies that mention washer work shown first.
Washing Machine Repair Companies Near Schererville
Within 30 miles of Schererville there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Schererville itself, and the rest are spread across Gary (3), Chicago Heights (3), and Chicago (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Of those, 6 mention washing machine or washer work by name. The closest is Appliance Pro, about 1.7 miles away. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major washer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention washer work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.7, 2.5, 3.1 |
At the top of the Schererville list: Appliance Pro (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.8 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service (11.9 miles away, based in South Holland, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); South Holland Appliance Repair LLC (10.7 miles away, based in South Holland, 2.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Washer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Musty or mildew smell from the drum or door seal
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- An error code on the display
- Loud banging, shaking or walking during the spin
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Schererville Washer Call
Troubleshooting first? Start with washer not filling with water or washer not draining.
Before Anyone Touches the Washer
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
Unplug the washer before servicing or cleaning it; pressing the power button does not disconnect it from the electrical supply. Source: GE Appliances - Washer Owner's Manual
Set the washer on a solid floor with no more than about 1 inch of slope under the cabinet, adjust the leveling feet, and tighten the locknuts against the cabinet; loose locknuts can cause vibration. Source: Whirlpool - Washer Installation Instructions
More: where washer leaks come from.
What Washer Repair Costs in Schererville
Before replacing a washer in Schererville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Tub / drum bearing replacement: $150–$225 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 Schererville
Most washer calls in Schererville 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 Schererville
- How often do you repair your brand washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washing Machine Repair FAQs: Schererville, IN
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Washing Machine Repair Near Schererville
Before you call a Schererville 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.