When a dryer quits in East St. Louis, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The East St. Louis list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near East St. Louis
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of East St. Louis. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (19), Belleville (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Nearest on the list: Carter Wilson Appliance Repair, around 3.3 miles out. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from East St. Louis. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.3, 3.7, 4.0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
Closest matches for East St. Louis: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (8.2 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (11.7 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Belleville, 4.3 stars from 100 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.9 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.3 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
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 East St. Louis
Before replacing a dryer in East St. Louis, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
What East St. Louis Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in East St. Louis 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in East St. Louis
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: East St. Louis, IL
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, East St. Louis
Dryer Repair Near East St. Louis
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 East St. Louis technician a trip for parts.