When a dryer quits in Braidwood, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Local Dryer Repair in Braidwood, IL
40 repair companies serve Braidwood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Joliet (16), Plainfield (5), and Mokena (3). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. The closest is Walsh Appliance Repair, about 3.2 miles away. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 12.8, 17.3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 56 |
At the top of the Braidwood list: NextFix Appliance Repair And Service, Inc (21.6 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.9 stars from 91 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.4 miles away, based in Joliet, 4.6 stars from 295 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.9 miles away, based in Bourbonnais, 4.6 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.0 miles away, based in Plainfield, 4.4 stars from 189 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Braidwood
What Gets Fixed on a Braidwood Dryer Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Braidwood
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Around Braidwood
Most dryer calls in Braidwood 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.
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Before You Book in Braidwood
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Braidwood, IL
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Braidwood
Dryer Repair Near Braidwood
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 Braidwood technician a trip for parts.