When a dryer quits in Ellettsville, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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 Technicians Serving Ellettsville, IN
40 repair companies serve Ellettsville from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Greenwood (12), Bloomington (8), and Indianapolis (7). The farthest listed company is about 41 miles out. Mike's Custom Service is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Ellettsville. 16 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 35 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ellettsville is inside its regular service area.
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| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 20 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 6.3, 6.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
Closest matches for Ellettsville: McCollum Appliance Repair (32.5 miles away, based in Greenwood, 5.0 stars from 282 reviews); Mike's Custom Service (1.5 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews); Nate's Appliance Repair & HVAC (36.2 miles away, based in Indianapolis, 4.8 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Steve's Appliance Repair Sales & Service (15.8 miles away, based in Martinsville, 4.0 stars from 41 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. 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 Ellettsville, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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.
Local Notes for Ellettsville
Most dryer calls in Ellettsville 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.
Before You Book in Ellettsville
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ellettsville, IN
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Ellettsville
Dryer Repair Near Ellettsville
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Ellettsville technician a trip for parts.