A laundry room has two very different machines: a washer full of water, pumps and seals, and a dryer built around heat and airflow. Below are local companies whose listings show washer and dryer work, followed by other appliance repair companies near Valparaiso.
Who Fixes Washers and Dryers Near Valparaiso
We found 28 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Valparaiso. 3 list an address in Valparaiso, and other nearby bases include Gary (3), Crown Point (2), and Michigan City (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 6 list washer and dryer repair specifically. Emergency Appliance Repair Valparaiso is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Valparaiso. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Mention washers | 6 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.1, 6.3 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
Closest matches for Valparaiso: Sears Appliance Repair (1.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Pro (21.7 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Michigan City, 4.6 stars from 185 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hiscox Service Inc (9.0 miles away, based in Chesterton, 4.0 stars from 70 reviews).
Common Washer Symptoms
- Washer fills slowly or not at all
- Washer will not spin or agitate
- Lid or door will not unlock
Common Dryer Symptoms
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
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.
Washer & Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Here is what published cost guides report for common washer and dryer repairs, so you can judge a Valparaiso quote:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drain pump replacement: $300–$400 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Motor replacement: $300–$500 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
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
- How long the vent run is and where it exits the house
- Any error code on the display
Dryer Notes for Valparaiso, IN
Washer calls in Valparaiso 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.
Questions to Ask a Valparaiso Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Washer & Dryer Repair FAQs: Valparaiso, IN
Why won't my washer drain?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do dryer repair companies fix washers too?
Other Dryer Repair in Valparaiso
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Have both model numbers ready and describe what each machine does. Mention a stacked pair, since that changes how the Valparaiso technician gets at the parts.