When a dryer quits in Clinton, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Clinton list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Clinton
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Clinton. 3 list an address in Clinton, and the rest are spread across Davenport (18), Moline (5), and Bettendorf (3). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Clinton. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 37 businesses.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.1, 2.6, 2.7 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 40 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Clinton: Zirkelbach Home Appliance (2.6 miles away, 4.7 stars from 64 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 3.5 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (26.6 miles away, based in Maquoketa, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zeglin's Home TV & Appliance (27.2 miles away, based in Moline, 4.2 stars from 117 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Clinton
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Clinton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Clinton, IA
Most dryer calls in Clinton 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.
Questions to Ask a Clinton Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Clinton, IA
Is there anything I can try first?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Clinton
Dryer Repair Near Clinton
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Clinton faster and cheaper.