In East St. Louis, most appliance repair companies that fix dryers also fix washers, but some list laundry work far more prominently than others. The companies below serve East St. Louis and the St. Clair County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near East St. Louis
40 repair companies serve East St. Louis from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across St. Louis (19), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). Carter Wilson Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 3.3 miles from East St. Louis. Of those, 7 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East St. Louis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention washers | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.3, 3.7, 4.0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for East St. Louis: All American Appliance and HVAC Services (11.7 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Mid America (8.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Leaks under or behind the washer
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
How the Washer Side of the Call Works
What Gets Checked on the Dryer
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Washer and dryer repairs vary more than people expect: a dryer belt is a small job, washer bearings are a big one. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Before the Visit
- The washer's brand and model number
- Whether it is a top-loader or front-loader
- Whether it is a stacked pair or a laundry center
- What happens when you press Start (no response, hum, runs with no heat, stops early)
- Any error code on the display
Around East St. Louis
Washer calls in East St. Louis most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
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.
Questions to Ask a East St. Louis Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: East St. Louis, IL
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Do you cover East St. Louis and nearby towns?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Other Dryer Repair in East St. Louis
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the East St. Louis technician gets at the parts.