When a dryer quits in Amherst, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Amherst, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Technicians Serving Amherst, MA
Our data shows 26 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Amherst. The rest are spread across Springfield (4), Enfield (3), and Chicopee (2). 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Appliance repair service LLC is the nearest, roughly 12.7 miles from Amherst. The 19 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 18 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.7, 13.8, 14.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 26 |
First up for Amherst: Sears Appliance Repair (15.2 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cluett's (15.8 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (16.3 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (13.8 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.4 stars from 58 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Amherst Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Amherst
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:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Amherst, MA
Most dryer calls in Amherst 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)
In Massachusetts, you can check a license with the Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure eLIPSE license verification portal or report a problem to the Massachusetts Attorney General's Office, Consumer Advocacy and Response Division.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Amherst
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
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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 Amherst technician a trip for parts.