A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Taunton list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Taunton, MA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Taunton. 1 of them are based in Taunton itself, and the rest are spread across Pawtucket (9), Providence (6), and Brockton (4). Distances run up to about 18 miles. 12 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Local Appliance Repair Service Taunton, around 0.1 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 30 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 6.2, 8.6 |
First up for Taunton: Wickford Appliance Sales & Service (13.6 miles away, based in Pawtucket, 4.9 stars from 1,432 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Yale Appliance (6.2 miles away, based in Norton, 4.9 stars from 246 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wickford Appliance - Outlet Store (16.2 miles away, based in Cumberland, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (10.7 miles away, based in Brockton, 4.5 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Taunton
What Gets Fixed on a Taunton Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Taunton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 bearing replacement: $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.
Around Taunton
Most dryer calls in Taunton 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 Taunton
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Taunton, MA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Taunton faster and cheaper.