A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Morton Grove list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Morton Grove
Within 30 miles of Morton Grove there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Morton Grove itself, and other nearby bases include Skokie (8), Glenview (7), and Chicago (6). Distances run up to about 5 miles. 14 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Northshore Appliance Services, about 1.2 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 36 businesses.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.5, 1.7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 49 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Morton Grove: SAVA HVAC & Appliance Repair (3.1 miles away, based in Chicago, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Plus Appliance Repair Inc (2.5 miles away, based in Skokie, 4.9 stars from 418 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, based in Glenview, 4.8 stars from 855 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Park Ridge (3.9 miles away, based in Park Ridge, 5.0 stars from 30 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Morton Grove, IL
Most dryer calls in Morton Grove 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 Morton Grove
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Morton Grove, IL
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Morton Grove
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Before you call a Morton Grove 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.