Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Barnstable and the Barnstable County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Barnstable
We found 16 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Barnstable. The rest are spread across Hyannis (4), New Bedford (4), and East Falmouth (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. The closest is KAM Appliances, about 2.7 miles away. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 16 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 3.2, 3.3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 16 |
At the top of the Barnstable list: Yale Appliance (3.3 miles away, based in Hyannis, 5.0 stars from 168 reviews); KAM Appliances (2.7 miles away, based in Hyannis, 4.7 stars from 1,272 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crane Appliance (14.2 miles away, based in East Falmouth, 4.9 stars from 1,107 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Cape Cod Appliance Service (7.2 miles away, based in Sandwich, 4.2 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Barnstable
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Barnstable
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Barnstable, MA
Most dryer calls in Barnstable 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 Barnstable Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Barnstable, MA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
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Find Your Dryer Brand in Barnstable
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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 Barnstable technician a trip for parts.