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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Lexington
23 repair companies serve Lexington from within 30 miles. 9 list an address in Lexington, and other nearby bases include Frankfort (4), Winchester (3), and Richmond (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Appliance Repair Tech Lexington is the nearest, roughly 2.1 miles from Lexington. Of those, 11 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
Closest matches for Lexington: Mr. Appliance of Lexington KY (4.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews); EJ's Appliance Repair (15.7 miles away, based in Winchester, 4.8 stars from 617 reviews); Appliance Service of Lexington Inc. (4.8 miles away, 4.7 stars from 72 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lexington
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$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 service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
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.
Local Notes for Lexington
Gas dryers in Lexington are typically served by Columbia Gas of Kentucky (Delta Natural Gas also holds a Lexington-Fayette franchise). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: Utility franchises - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Lexington has fifteen local historic districts overseen by the Board of Architectural Review, including neighborhoods such as Ashland Park, Bell Court, Gratz Park, South Hill and Western Suburb. Source: H-1 overlay district and landmark maps - Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
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.
Questions to Ask a Lexington Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lexington, KY
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Which areas near Lexington do these technicians cover?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Lexington
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Lexington 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.