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 Worth and the Cook County area, with those that list washer and dryer repair shown first.
Laundry Appliance Technicians Serving Worth, IL
40 repair companies serve Worth from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Worth itself, and other nearby bases include Oak Lawn (6), Orland Park (5), and Chicago (4). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Worth Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.2 miles out. Of those, 7 mention washer and dryer repair by name. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Worth. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.2, 0.3, 1.0 |
| Mention washers | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
Closest matches for Worth: Chicago Appliance Repair Doctor (9.9 miles away, based in Darien, 5.0 stars from 296 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, based in Chicago Ridge, 4.3 stars from 894 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in Orland Park, 4.5 stars from 287 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.6 stars from 612 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Water left in the drum after the cycle
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Musty smell from a front-loader
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What a Washer Repair Involves
The Dryer Half of the Visit
Most visits cover one machine; mention both if both are acting up. More: dryer not drying and dryer not spinning.
What Washer and Dryer Repairs Cost
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Worth quote:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What to Have Ready
- 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
- Whether the dryer is gas or electric
- The brand, model and serial number from the label inside the door or on the back panel
Around Worth
Washer calls in Worth 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.
Before You Book in Worth
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Worth, IL
Why won't my washer drain?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Is a stacked washer and dryer harder to repair?
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Worth technician gets at the parts.