Washer & Dryer Repair in Elmwood Park, IL

Washers and dryers are usually bought as a pair and tend to wear out on a similar schedule, so it makes sense to find a technician who works on both. The companies below serve Elmwood Park and the Cook County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.

Washer & Dryer Repair Near Elmwood Park

Within 30 miles of Elmwood Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 of them are based in Elmwood Park itself, and other nearby bases include Chicago (16), Oak Park (7), and Melrose Park (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. 7 list washer and dryer repair specifically. The closest is Fair Elmwood Park Appliance Repair, about 0.3 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 37 businesses.

Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Elmwood Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.

Closest matches for Elmwood Park: IVAN Appliance Repairs (0.5 miles away, 4.7 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (4.7 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 1,053 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, based in Melrose Park, 4.7 stars from 176 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.2 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.3 stars from 377 reviews, lists Saturday hours).

When the Washer Needs a Technician

• Water left in the drum after the cycle
• Lid or door will not unlock
• Musty smell from a front-loader

Common Dryer Symptoms

• Clothes still damp after a full cycle
• Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
• Burning or hot smell during a cycle

What a Washer Repair Involves

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

Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Elmwood Park quote:

• Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
• Water inlet valve replacement: $95–$190 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
• Control board (motherboard) replacement: $250–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
• Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
• Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?

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)
• The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel

Dryer Notes for Elmwood Park, IL

Washer calls in Elmwood Park most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.

How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Elmwood Park

• How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
• What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
• Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?

Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Elmwood Park, IL

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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Elmwood Park technician gets at the parts.