A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Springfield
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Springfield. 4 list an address in Springfield, and other nearby bases include Hartford (6), Enfield (3), and Agawam (2). 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Salemi Appliance is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from Springfield. Rated companies nearby average 4.0 stars across 29 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Springfield. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.7, 2.0, 2.6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 36 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Springfield: Sears Appliance Repair (6.3 miles away, based in Holyoke, 4.6 stars from 324 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advantage Appliance Repair Inc. (4.9 miles away, based in West Springfield, 4.5 stars from 939 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (20.1 miles away, based in Vernon, 4.6 stars from 109 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Action Appliance Repair (23.3 miles away, based in Manchester, 4.8 stars from 1,608 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Springfield
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Springfield
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Springfield
Most dryer calls in Springfield 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 Springfield Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Springfield, MA
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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 Springfield technician a trip for parts.