Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Godfrey list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Godfrey
Within 30 miles of Godfrey there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include St. Louis (10), Alton (4), and Florissant (4). The farthest listed company is about 21 miles out. The closest is R.W Maintenance LLC, about 3.2 miles away. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 29 rated companies in range average 4.1 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Godfrey. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.2, 4.9, 4.9 |
At the top of the Godfrey list: AAA Appliance Sales, Repair and Parts Center (25.4 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 2,275 reviews, lists Saturday hours); P.A.C.E. Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in St Charles, 4.9 stars from 423 reviews); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (20.8 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of St. Charles (25.3 miles away, based in St Peters, 4.7 stars from 198 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Godfrey
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Godfrey, IL
Most dryer calls in Godfrey 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 Godfrey
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Godfrey, IL
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Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Before you call a Godfrey 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.