Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. The Auburn list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Auburn
We found 17 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 4 of them are based in Auburn itself, and other nearby bases include Portland (5), Lisbon (1), and Turner (1). Nearest on the list: Agren, around 1.2 miles out. 4 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 17 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) | 17 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.2, 1.6, 1.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 9 |
First up for Auburn: Agren (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,332 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Agren (17.0 miles away, based in Topsham, 4.9 stars from 2,165 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (3.0 miles away, 4.4 stars from 522 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dave's Appliance (20.6 miles away, based in Winthrop, 4.8 stars from 105 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Auburn
Most dryer calls in Auburn 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.
Maine has no general appliance repair license, but installing or servicing propane and natural gas appliances requires a Maine Fuel Board propane and natural gas technician license with an appliance connection and service authorization. Source: Maine Fuel Board - Licensing - Individual Licenses (Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation)
The Maine Fuel Board licenses propane and natural gas technicians, who install, repair and service gas equipment under specific authorizations, including appliance connection and service and large equipment connection and service. Source: Maine Revised Statutes Title 32, §18135: Propane and natural gas technician
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Auburn
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Auburn, ME
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
How much does dryer repair cost in Auburn?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Auburn
Dryer Repair Near Auburn
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 Auburn technician a trip for parts.