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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Pontoon Beach and the Madison County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Pontoon Beach
Within 30 miles of Pontoon Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Pontoon Beach itself, and the rest are spread across St. Louis (14), Edwardsville (3), and Fairview Heights (3). The farthest listed company is about 15 miles out. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Reconditioned Appliances North, around 1.0 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 4.0, 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
At the top of the Pontoon Beach list: Mr. Appliance of Mid America (10.5 miles away, based in Fairview Heights, 4.8 stars from 1,246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); All American Appliance and HVAC Services (15.2 miles away, based in St. Louis, 4.7 stars from 2,771 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reconditioned Appliances North (1.0 miles away, 4.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.5 miles away, based in Hazelwood, 4.4 stars from 302 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Pontoon Beach Dryer Call
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Pontoon Beach, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Pontoon Beach, IL
Most dryer calls in Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Pontoon Beach, IL
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Before you call a Pontoon Beach 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.