A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Bangor and the Penobscot County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Bangor, ME
Our data shows 13 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Bangor. 3 list an address in Bangor, and other nearby bases include Veazie (1), Holden (1), and Carmel (1). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. The closest is Tom's Appliance Service, about 1.4 miles away. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Bangor is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Bangor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 60 miles | 13 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 2.1, 2.5 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
First up for Bangor: Dunnett Appliance & Mattress (2.5 miles away, 4.3 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brown Appliance And Mattress (28.5 miles away, based in Ellsworth, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Bangor
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Bangor
Most dryer calls in Bangor 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)
In Maine, you can check a license with the Maine Professional and Financial Regulation Licensee Search or report a problem to the Maine Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Bangor Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- 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: Bangor, ME
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Bangor faster and cheaper.