A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Madison, IN
Within 60 miles of Madison there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Madison, and other nearby bases include Louisville (15), Clarksville (5), and Jeffersonville (3). Distances run up to about 42 miles. The closest is Dusty's Service Center, about 1.7 miles away. Of those, 16 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Madison is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Madison. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 20.7, 20.9 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 36 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
First up for Madison: Bodewell Appliances (36.2 miles away, based in Lyndon, 4.8 stars from 9,212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Professionals Parts and Service (28.7 miles away, based in Crestwood, 4.8 stars from 140 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in North Vernon, 4.7 stars from 36 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Louisville (35.5 miles away, based in Louisville, 4.8 stars from 988 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Madison
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
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 Madison, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- 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?
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 Madison
Most dryer calls in Madison 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.
Questions to Ask a Madison Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Madison, IN
What makes a dryer stop heating?
What should I check before calling?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Madison
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Before you call a Madison 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.