A Whirlpool washer shares most of its basic parts with other washers, but its drive design, lid or door lock, controls and error codes are specific to the brand. The Waterloo list starts with companies that name Whirlpool, followed by other appliance repair companies that work on washers.
This is an independent directory. We are not affiliated with Whirlpool, and the technicians listed are independent repair companies, not the manufacturer.
Whirlpool Washer Repair Near Waterloo
Within 30 miles of Waterloo there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Waterloo, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (15), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). None of the repair companies near Waterloo name Whirlpool in their listings, so we show the closest appliance repair companies. Ask each one about your machine before booking. Appliance-Mend.com is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Waterloo. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Waterloo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your washer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 7.6, 11.7 |
|---|---|
| Mention Whirlpool | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Name washers or washing machines in their listing | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 16 |
At the top of the Waterloo list: Midwest Appliance Repair, LLC (23.2 miles away, based in De Soto, 5.0 stars from 1,596 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (19.0 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (22.0 miles away, based in Brentwood, 4.9 stars from 11,938 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Know Your Whirlpool Washer
What Makes Whirlpool Washer Repairs Different
The drain hose must run to a standpipe between 30 and 96 inches tall, since a higher drain can let water flow back into the washer. Source: Whirlpool - Top Load Washer not Draining, not Spinning, and/or Leaving Wet Loads
Both top and front load models will only run their spin when the lid or door switch registers the lid or door as fully closed and latched. Source: Whirlpool - Top Load Washer not Draining, not Spinning, and/or Leaving Wet Loads
What Whirlpool Says to Check First
- Washer not filling. Make sure both hot and cold supply valves are fully open, the fill hoses are not kinked, and the inlet screens are not clogged with sediment. Source: Whirlpool - Why won't my washing machine fill with water
- Washer not draining. Confirm the lid or door is fully latched, then look for kinks or clogs in the drain hose and make sure the standpipe height is within range. Source: Whirlpool - Top Load Washer not Draining, not Spinning, and/or Leaving Wet Loads
Whirlpool Washer Error Codes
| Code | What it means |
|---|---|
| Int | The cycle was paused or canceled, and the washer may drain and spin for a while before it stops. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| rL / F34 | Items were left in the drum when the Clean Washer cycle was started. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
| F9 E1 | Draining is taking longer than expected; check the drain hose and standpipe and avoid excess suds. Source: Whirlpool - Error Codes in Front Load Washers |
Signs Your Whirlpool Washer Needs a Technician
- Washer fills slowly, will not fill, or keeps filling
- Grinding or roaring noise that rises with spin speed
- Water on the floor under or in front of the washer
What Gets Fixed on a Waterloo Washer Call
Keeping a Whirlpool Washer Running
- Check and brush clean the small mesh screens where the fill hoses connect at the back of the washer if filling slows. Source: Whirlpool - Checking the Fill Hoses if the Washer is not Filling
- Clean the front load drain pump filter every few months or whenever lint builds up, on models that have one. Source: Whirlpool - Cleaning the Pump Filter - Front Load Washer
Brand guides: Whirlpool Washer Not Spinning or Draining: Fixes.
What Whirlpool Washer Repairs Cost
Price the repair before replacing a Whirlpool washer. Published ranges for common jobs:
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 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?
- Drain hose replacement: $95–$170 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?
- After-hours / emergency visit surcharge: $100–$200 per visit 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.
What to Have Ready for a Whirlpool Washer Call
- What happens during the cycle (no start, no fill, no drain, no spin, leaks, noise)
- How old the washer is
- Where the washer drains (standpipe or laundry sink)
Laundry Notes for Waterloo, IL
Most washer calls in Waterloo 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.
Hiring a Washer Repair Company in Waterloo
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair Whirlpool washers, and how quickly can you get parts?
- If the washer is leaking, will you find where the water starts before quoting a part?
Whirlpool Washer Repair FAQs: Waterloo, IL
Should I repair or replace my Whirlpool washer?
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Why does my Whirlpool washer show an error code?
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Check the drain hose, the supply valves and (on a front loader) the drain pump filter, and note the model number before calling. It rules out the simple causes and speeds up a Whirlpool repair.