When a dryer quits in Star, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Star and the Ada County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Star, ID
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Star. The rest are spread across Boise (13), Nampa (8), and Caldwell (7). Distances run up to about 14 miles. The closest is Augurey appliance and home, about 4.7 miles away. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.7 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.
| Listing Saturday hours | 32 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.7, 6.4, 6.9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 51 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
Closest matches for Star: Mr. Appliance of Southwest Idaho (8.4 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.9 stars from 1,198 reviews); Lake Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Meridian, 4.6 stars from 427 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Easy's Appliance Repair Services (11.6 miles away, based in Boise, 4.6 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Nampa, 4.6 stars from 116 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Star Dryer Call
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. 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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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.
Around Star
Most dryer calls in Star 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.
Idaho's Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses does not list appliance repair as a licensed profession; gas piping and gas appliance work falls under the state's HVAC licensing, which includes specialty licenses for those trades. Source: Is My Profession Licensed? - Idaho DOPL
Idaho treats gas piping, gas appliances and their venting as HVAC work licensed by the state through DOPL, with specialty HVAC licenses available for gas piping or gas appliances alone and a limited heating specialty for propane-fired appliances. Source: Idaho Code Section 54-5003, Definitions (HVAC)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Star
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Star, ID
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Star faster and cheaper.