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. The Everett list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Everett
Within 30 miles of Everett there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 of them are based in Everett itself, and other nearby bases include Boston (10), Cambridge (6), and Revere (5). 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Dacor Appliance Master, about 0.4 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Everett. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 29 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 0.6, 1.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Everett: Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (3.4 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (4.5 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.5 stars from 604 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Everett
Most dryer calls in Everett 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Everett
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Everett, MA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
What should I check before calling?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Everett
Dryer Repair Near Everett
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 Everett technician a trip for parts.