Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. 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 Worcester
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Worcester. 9 list an address in Worcester, and other nearby bases include Framingham (8), Marlborough (4), and Auburn (3). The farthest listed company is about 22 miles out. Nearest on the list: Percy Montoya Inc., around 1.5 miles out. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Worcester. 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) | 23 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.5, 1.5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
First up for Worcester: Yale Appliance (20.8 miles away, based in Framingham, 4.9 stars from 2,215 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Manny's Appliances (19.0 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.7 stars from 351 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Webster, 4.4 stars from 180 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Leominster, 4.6 stars from 121 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Worcester
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
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
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 Worcester, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Worcester Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Worcester 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 Worcester
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Worcester, MA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Which areas near Worcester do these technicians cover?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Worcester
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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 Worcester technician a trip for parts.