When a dryer quits in Edwardsville, 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Edwardsville
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Edwardsville. 3 of them are based in Edwardsville itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (11), Alton (4), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 19 miles out. Nearest on the list: Hoffmann Brothers, around 0.7 miles out. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.0, 2.0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
First up for Edwardsville: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (14.6 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (20.5 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hoffmann Brothers (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 5,567 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reconditioned Appliances North (6.0 miles away, based in Pontoon Beach, 4.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Edwardsville
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Edwardsville
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Edwardsville, IL
Most dryer calls in Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Edwardsville faster and cheaper.