A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Stamford, CT
40 repair companies serve Stamford from within 30 miles. 9 of them are based in Stamford itself, and the rest are spread across Norwalk (7), White Plains (3), and Greenwich (2). Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Stamford. 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 32 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stamford. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Stamford: Mr. Appliance of Fairfield CT (1.5 miles away, 4.9 stars from 1,199 reviews, lists Saturday hours); 3rd Person Appliance Repair (3.7 miles away, 5.0 stars from 386 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (12.0 miles away, based in White Plains, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (15.0 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Stamford Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Stamford, CT
Most dryer calls in Stamford 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.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection does not list a separate appliance repair license; work on gas piping, approved gas appliances and refrigeration systems falls under its heating, piping and cooling license categories. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
Installing, repairing and maintaining gas piping and approved gas appliances requires a state heating, piping and cooling license (such as the G-1/G-2 gas license or a broader B, D or S license) issued through the Department of Consumer Protection. Source: Heating Piping and Cooling License Types and Scope of Work (CT Department of Consumer Protection)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Stamford
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Stamford, CT
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Stamford
Dryer Repair Near Stamford
Before you call a Stamford 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.