Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Gloucester and the Essex County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Gloucester
40 repair companies serve Gloucester from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Gloucester, and the rest are spread across Peabody (5), Lynn (5), and Revere (5). Of those, 14 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Stanton Appliance Services, around 1.3 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Gloucester. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 29 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 39 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 17 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 4.3 |
The leading options for Gloucester are Mr. Appliance of Salem (11.0 miles away, based in Beverly, 4.6 stars from 416 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (21.0 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); iPlushop Appliance Sales, Repair & Home Service (15.6 miles away, based in Peabody, 5.0 stars from 75 reviews); Master of Appliances Repair (22.6 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
- 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 Gloucester, MA
Most dryer calls in Gloucester 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.
Questions to Ask a Gloucester Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Gloucester, MA
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Before you call a Gloucester 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.