A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving College and the Fairbanks North Star County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near College
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 233-mile radius of College. The rest are spread across Fairbanks (3), Wasilla (2), and Palmer (1). Distances run up to about 233 miles. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.5 miles out. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars. College is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 4.3, 4.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 233 miles | 6 |
Closest matches for College: Sears Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 1.0 stars from 1 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Goldstream Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 5.0 stars from 9 reviews); Appliance Service Company (4.3 miles away, based in Fairbanks, 4.1 stars from 47 reviews); Reliable Appliance (232.9 miles away, based in Wasilla, 4.8 stars from 325 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around College
Most dryer calls in College come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Alaska has no separate appliance repair license category; its certificates of fitness and contractor licenses cover plumbing, gas piping, electrical and construction work rather than appliance repair itself. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
Installing fuel gas piping on a property calls for a state Plumber Gas certificate of fitness issued by the Department of Labor's Mechanical Inspection Section. Source: Mechanical Inspection - License Requirements (Alaska DOLWD)
Questions to Ask a College Technician
- 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?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: College, AK
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Which areas near College do these technicians cover?
Dryer Repair by Brand in College
More Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
Before you call a College technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.