A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Northampton list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Northampton
Within 30 miles of Northampton there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Springfield (4), Enfield (3), and Chicopee (2). 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is MASS APPLIANCE REPAIR LLC, about 10.4 miles away. Across 21 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Northampton. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 9 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 10.4, 10.6, 11.1 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 28 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Northampton list: Sears Appliance Repair (11.1 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (12.7 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Cluett's (23.0 miles away, based in Ware, 4.5 stars from 130 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dan's Appliance Repair & Sales (10.6 miles away, based in Chicopee, 4.4 stars from 58 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Northampton
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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
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.
What Northampton Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Northampton 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Northampton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Northampton, MA
Why is my dryer squealing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What should I check before calling?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Northampton
More Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
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 Northampton technician a trip for parts.