A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. We sort the East Chicago listings by laundry work first, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near East Chicago
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East Chicago. The rest are spread across Chicago (8), Gary (3), and Chicago Heights (3). Nearest on the list: Kyle Appliance Repair Pro, around 4.1 miles out. 7 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 29 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.1, 4.7, 5.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention washers | 10 |
At the top of the East Chicago list: Appliance Pro (10.2 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance of Chicago (16.0 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 517 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service (9.0 miles away, based in South Holland, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Loud banging or rumbling on spin
- Lid or door will not unlock
- Musty smell from a front-loader
When the Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What a Washer Repair Involves
And on the Dryer Side
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 East Chicago
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a East Chicago quote:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Bearing replacement: $150–$225 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Lid switch replacement: $85–$160 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- 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?
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)
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
Local Notes for East Chicago
Washer calls in East Chicago most often involve drain pumps and filters, lid or door locks, inlet valves and worn suspension parts.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in East Chicago
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: East Chicago, IN
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Can a technician work on a stacked laundry pair?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Which areas near East Chicago do these technicians cover?
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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 Chicago technician gets at the parts.