A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Agawam list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Agawam, MA
Within 30 miles of Agawam there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Agawam itself, and other nearby bases include Hartford (8), Springfield (4), and Enfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 23 miles out. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Allen's Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. Across 28 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 1.7, 1.8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Agawam list: Sears Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (5.7 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Action Appliance Repair (21.2 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Local Notes for Agawam
Most dryer calls in Agawam 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.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Gas piping to appliances must be done by a licensed gas fitter or a licensed master or journeyman plumber, under a permit from the local inspector, with licensing by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Questions to Ask a Agawam Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Agawam, MA
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Is there anything I can try first?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Agawam technician a trip for parts.