A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Crawfordsville and the Montgomery County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Crawfordsville, IN
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Crawfordsville. 3 of them are based in Crawfordsville itself, and other nearby bases include Lafayette (6), Lebanon (2), and Greencastle (2). Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Mr. Appliance of West Central Indiana is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Crawfordsville. Across 17 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Crawfordsville. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 17 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.0, 6.5 |
At the top of the Crawfordsville list: Mr. Appliance of West Central Indiana (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.7 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.2 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.6 stars from 147 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Beeson's Appliance (25.8 miles away, based in Lafayette, 4.2 stars from 223 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Crawfordsville
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Crawfordsville
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Crawfordsville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Crawfordsville, IN
Most dryer calls in Crawfordsville 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.
Indiana licenses plumbers statewide through the Indiana Plumbing Commission but has no statewide HVAC technician license, so heating and mechanical contractor licensing, including gas appliance work, is set by individual counties and cities. Source: Indiana Department of Workforce Development NextLevel Jobs: HVAC Technician
In Indiana, you can check a license with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency License Verification or report a problem to the Indiana Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Crawfordsville
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Crawfordsville, IN
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Crawfordsville
Dryer Repair Near Crawfordsville
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Crawfordsville faster and cheaper.