A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Breese
21 repair companies serve Breese from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Belleville (4), Centralia (3), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: K J Appliance Repair, around 6.1 miles out. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 18 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Breese. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.1, 12.1, 12.2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
At the top of the Breese list: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (25.0 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in Centralia, 4.3 stars from 28 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shaw's Appliance Sales & Services (19.5 miles away, based in Greenville, 4.3 stars from 29 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.3 stars from 242 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Breese
Most dryer calls in Breese 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.
Questions to Ask a Breese Technician
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Breese, IL
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Breese
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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 Breese technician a trip for parts.