Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Addison and the DuPage County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Addison
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Addison. 4 list an address in Addison, and the rest are spread across Elmhurst (6), Lombard (4), and Glendale Heights (4). Nearest on the list: Cruz Services & Appliances., around 0.5 miles out. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 1.6, 1.9 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
First up for Addison: Aslan Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Roselle, 4.9 stars from 844 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Act Fast Appliance Repair (2.5 miles away, based in Elmhurst, 4.7 stars from 353 reviews); Unique Repair Services, Inc. (7.7 miles away, based in Des Plaines, 4.7 stars from 4,854 reviews); Appliance Repair Stars (1.9 miles away, based in Lombard, 4.9 stars from 146 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Addison
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
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?
Before replacing a dryer in Addison, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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 Addison
Most dryer calls in Addison 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.
In Illinois, you can check a license with the Illinois Department of Public Health Plumber License Search or report a problem to the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud Bureau.
Before You Book in Addison
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Addison, IL
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Addison
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Before you call a Addison 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.