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 Gardner list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Gardner, MA
Within 30 miles of Gardner there are 38 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Gardner itself, and the rest are spread across Worcester (9), Nashua (6), and Marlborough (4). The closest is Stasukelis Appliance, about 1.0 miles away. 12 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 38 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 29 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 9.5, 12.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Gardner list: Manny's Appliances (12.6 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.0 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Stasukelis Appliance (1.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Baron's Major Brands Appliances (27.5 miles away, based in Nashua, 4.7 stars from 874 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Gardner
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Gardner
Most dryer calls in Gardner 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 Gardner
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Gardner, MA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Gardner
Dryer Repair Near Gardner
Before you call a Gardner technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.