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 Pontiac list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Pontiac
Within 60 miles of Pontiac there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Bloomington (14), Ottawa (3), and Normal (2). The closest is Dave's Appliance Repair, about 12.2 miles away. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Pontiac is inside its regular service area.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 12.2, 30.1, 30.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
First up for Pontiac: Mr. Appliance of Bloomington (33.1 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.7 stars from 733 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Van Dyke Appliance World (31.5 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.5 stars from 1,389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Purcell Appliance Center (47.8 miles away, based in Rantoul, 4.9 stars from 282 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.3 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.6 stars from 164 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- 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
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Pontiac
Before replacing a dryer in Pontiac, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Around Pontiac
Most dryer calls in Pontiac 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.
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How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Pontiac
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Pontiac, IL
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Pontiac faster and cheaper.