When a dryer quits in Winthrop, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Winthrop list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Winthrop
Within 30 miles of Winthrop there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Boston (10), Revere (5), and Lynn (5). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Of those, 13 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Revere Appliance Repair Tech, about 2.7 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.7, 2.9, 3.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
Closest matches for Winthrop: Yale Appliance (6.1 miles away, based in Dorchester, 4.9 stars from 6,248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (2.9 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); Greg Rogers Co (7.6 miles away, based in Lynn, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Winthrop
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - 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?
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 Winthrop
Most dryer calls in Winthrop 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.
Before You Book in Winthrop
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Winthrop, MA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Winthrop
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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 Winthrop technician a trip for parts.