A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. The companies below serve Rockford and the Winnebago County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Rockford
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Rockford. 9 list an address in Rockford, and other nearby bases include Freeport (5), Belvidere (3), and Beloit (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Appliance Repair Technologies Rockford, around 0.9 miles out. 6 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Rockford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention washers | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.2 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
At the top of the Rockford list: Sears Appliance Repair (4.6 miles away, 4.5 stars from 211 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, 4.3 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Arrowhead Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Sycamore, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews); Assured Appliance & Heating & Air (22.0 miles away, based in Genoa, 4.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Musty smell from a front-loader
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
Dryer Problems Worth a Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Washer Problems Technicians See in Rockford
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.
Budgeting for Laundry Repairs in Rockford
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Rockford quote:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical washer repair: $125–$450 Source: HomeAdvisor - How Much Does a Washing Machine Repair Cost?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Have These Handy
- 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)
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
Around Rockford
Washer calls in Rockford 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 Rockford Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Rockford, IL
What causes a washer to stop draining?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
Related Repair Pages for Rockford
Washer & Dryer Repair Near Rockford
Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Rockford technician gets at the parts.