When a dryer quits in Beaver Dam, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Beaver Dam list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Beaver Dam
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Beaver Dam. 1 list an address in Beaver Dam, and other nearby bases include Evansville (7), Bowling Green (6), and Owensboro (5). OBrien refrigeration icecoldsd.com is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Beaver Dam. 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Beaver Dam is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 15.2, 22.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 44 |
The leading options for Beaver Dam are Mr. Appliance of Owensboro (28.0 miles away, based in Owensboro, 4.9 stars from 384 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Bowling Green and South Central KY (40.1 miles away, based in Bowling Green, 4.9 stars from 362 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (33.6 miles away, based in Madisonville, 4.4 stars from 67 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Halsell's Affordable Appliances and Repair (33.6 miles away, based in Bee Spring, 5.0 stars from 13 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- 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
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Beaver Dam Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Beaver Dam, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Beaver Dam, KY
Most dryer calls in Beaver Dam 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.
Kentucky has no license category for appliance repair as such; the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction licenses trades such as HVAC (whose scope covers installing and repairing heating, burner and cooling systems), plumbing and electrical. Source: KRS 198B.650 Definitions (Kentucky Legislative Research Commission)
In Kentucky, you can check a license with the Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction License Search and Verification or report a problem to the Kentucky Attorney General, Office of Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Beaver Dam
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Beaver Dam, KY
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Beaver Dam faster and cheaper.