When a dryer quits in Boston, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Boston list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in Boston, MA
Within 30 miles of Boston there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 list an address in Boston, and other nearby bases include Cambridge (6), West Roxbury (4), and Brookline (3). Distances run up to about 6 miles. The closest is Yale Appliance, about 2.0 miles away. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 26 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 2.1, 2.1 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
First up for Boston: Yale Appliance (2.0 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (5.7 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hancock Appliance (6.8 miles away, based in Quincy, 4.9 stars from 240 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fix It Guy Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Needham, 4.5 stars from 117 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Boston
Why the Vent Matters
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Boston Owners Should Know
Gas dryers in Boston are typically served by National Grid (Boston Gas Company). If you ever smell gas near the dryer, leave the house and call the gas utility from outside before calling a repair company. Source: National Grid Gas Cities and Towns list (Mass.gov)
The Back Bay Architectural District is an early planned residential neighborhood built on filled land from the mid-1800s into the early 1900s, and any exterior work there needs approval from the Back Bay Architectural District Commission. Source: Back Bay Architectural District - City of Boston
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.
Questions to Ask a Boston Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Boston, MA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
What should I check before calling?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Boston
Dryer Repair Near Boston
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 Boston technician a trip for parts.