A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Fox Lake and the Lake County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Fox Lake, IL
Within 30 miles of Fox Lake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Fox Lake itself, and the rest are spread across McHenry (3), Crystal Lake (3), and Lake Zurich (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Best Fox Lake Appliance Repair, around 4.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 34 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.2, 5.0, 5.4 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
The leading options for Fox Lake are AMZ Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (17.2 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (12.7 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.1 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Fox Lake
Most dryer calls in Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fox Lake, IL
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which areas near Fox Lake do these technicians cover?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Fox Lake
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Before you call a Fox Lake 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.