Illinois appliance guide
Appliance repair in Illinois
Chicago's Lake Michigan water is moderately hard, while downstate wells and river supplies are often hard to very hard. Basement laundry is standard in Chicago bungalows and flats, where floods and cold affect washers and dryers, and garage refrigerators struggle in subzero cold.
Water hardness in Illinois
Chicago's Lake Michigan water is moderately hard, while downstate wells and river supplies are often hard to very hard.
- Overall: generally hard
- Hard water, basement laundry and winter garages.
What wears appliances in Illinois
Basement laundry is standard in Chicago bungalows and flats, where floods and cold affect washers and dryers, and garage refrigerators struggle in subzero cold.
A practical tip for Illinois
If your basement has flooded before, raise the washer and dryer on a sturdy platform and keep a battery-powered water alarm on the floor. Do not run a machine that stood in water until it has been checked.
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Illinois FAQ
Illinois water: hard or soft?
Illinois water is generally hard. Basement laundry is standard in Chicago bungalows and flats, where floods and cold affect washers and dryers, and garage refrigerators struggle in subzero cold.
Which repairs are most common in Illinois?
Hard water, basement laundry and winter garages. In Illinois that puts washer repair first, then dryer repair and refrigerator repair.
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