Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Syracuse and the Kosciusko County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Syracuse
21 repair companies serve Syracuse from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Warsaw (3), Elkhart (3), and Goshen (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 9.9 miles from Syracuse. 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 20 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.9, 10.9, 11.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
First up for Syracuse: Sears Appliance Repair (9.9 miles away, based in Goshen, 4.6 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ed's Appliance Store, Inc. (18.5 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.7 stars from 44 reviews); Camden Appliance New Sales & Service (28.3 miles away, based in Edwardsburg, 4.6 stars from 118 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.8 miles away, based in Elkhart, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Syracuse
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Syracuse
Most dryer calls in Syracuse 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 Syracuse
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Syracuse, IN
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Syracuse faster and cheaper.