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 Highland Park
40 repair companies serve Highland Park from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Highland Park, and the rest are spread across Wheeling (7), Glenview (6), and Deerfield (4). Nearest on the list: Premier Highland Park Appliance Repair, around 0.5 miles out. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 48 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 28 |
First up for Highland Park: Astera Heating, Cooling and Appliance repair (6.8 miles away, based in Prospect Heights, 4.9 stars from 1,298 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AMZ Appliance Repair (7.8 miles away, based in Buffalo Grove, 4.8 stars from 1,072 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (0.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (7.0 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
What Highland Park Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Highland Park 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 Highland Park Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Highland Park, IL
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Highland Park
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Highland Park faster and cheaper.