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 Cedar Rapids and the Linn County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Cedar Rapids
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Cedar Rapids. 18 list an address in Cedar Rapids, and the rest are spread across Marion (4), Iowa City (3), and Robins (1). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Atlas Appliance Repair Services, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 32 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.9, 0.9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Cedar Rapids: Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 135 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.9 miles away, based in Iowa City, 4.6 stars from 120 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Liberty Appliance Repair Services (14.9 miles away, based in North Liberty, 5.0 stars from 4 reviews); Parker Appliance Repair Professionals (18.8 miles away, based in Martelle, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Cedar Rapids
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Local Notes for Cedar Rapids
Most dryer calls in Cedar Rapids 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.
Iowa does not issue a general appliance repair technician license; the Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board licenses plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration and hydronic work, and state law carves out a special restricted license only for utility employees who repair appliances. Source: Iowa Code Chapter 105, Plumbers, Mechanical Professionals, and Contractors
In Iowa, you can check a license with the Iowa DIAL Find a Record or License (Plumbing & Mechanical Systems Board public search) or report a problem to the Iowa Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Cedar Rapids
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Cedar Rapids, IA
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
What should I check before calling?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Cedar Rapids
Dryer Repair Near Cedar Rapids
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Cedar Rapids technician a trip for parts.