When a dryer quits in Tempe, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Tempe list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Tempe, AZ
Within 30 miles of Tempe there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 11 of them are based in Tempe itself, and other nearby bases include Mesa (13), Chandler (10), and Phoenix (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. 13 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Next Door Appliance Repair Tempe is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Tempe. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 1.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
At the top of the Tempe list: Appliance Care & Repair (3.4 miles away, based in Phoenix, 4.8 stars from 1,795 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Valley Heating, Cooling & Appliances (5.1 miles away, based in Mesa, 4.8 stars from 1,830 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scottsdale and East Valley (1.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Maricopa (5.2 miles away, based in Chandler, 4.9 stars from 526 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Tempe
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for Tempe
Most dryer calls in Tempe 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.
Arizona has no appliance-repair-specific license; work is regulated through Registrar of Contractors classifications, and state law removes the small-job (under $1,000) handyman exemption for any work connecting or repairing appliances on natural gas or propane. Source: A.R.S. 32-1121 - Persons not required to be licensed
In Arizona, you can check a license with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Contractor Search or report a problem to the Arizona Attorney General Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Tempe
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Tempe, AZ
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Tempe
Dryer Repair Near Tempe
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Tempe faster and cheaper.