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. Below are the companies within reach of Highland, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Highland
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Highland. 1 of them are based in Highland itself, and the rest are spread across Chicago (4), Chicago Heights (3), and Gary (3). 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Federal Refrigeration Inc, around 0.7 miles out. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 31 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 2.2, 3.0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
The leading options for Highland are Appliance Pro (3.3 miles away, based in Schererville, 4.9 stars from 1,329 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Matteson, 4.5 stars from 389 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Service (8.9 miles away, based in South Holland, 5.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); South Holland Appliance Repair LLC (7.8 miles away, based in South Holland, 2.8 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Highland
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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 Highland
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Highland
Most dryer calls in Highland 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 Highland
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Highland, IN
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Highland faster and cheaper.