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 Terre Haute and the Vigo County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Terre Haute
We found 31 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Terre Haute. 1 of them are based in Terre Haute itself, and other nearby bases include Bloomington (8), Crawfordsville (3), and West Terre Haute (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Ace Washer Supplies Inc, about 1.9 miles away. 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.1 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Terre Haute is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 31 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 4.2, 9.1 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
The leading options for Terre Haute are Mr. Appliance of West Central Indiana (46.9 miles away, based in Crawfordsville, 4.8 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.0 miles away, based in Linton, 4.4 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (45.5 miles away, based in Crawfordsville, 4.7 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mike's Custom Service (44.9 miles away, based in Bloomington, 4.4 stars from 8 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Terre Haute Dryer Call
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
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Terre Haute Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Terre Haute 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Terre Haute
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Terre Haute, IN
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Terre Haute faster and cheaper.