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. Below are the companies within reach of Ellsworth, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Ellsworth
Our data shows 11 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ellsworth. 1 of them are based in Ellsworth itself, and the rest are spread across Bangor (3), Holden (1), and Sedgwick (1). Distances run up to about 57 miles. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Brown Appliance And Mattress is the nearest, roughly 5.9 miles from Ellsworth. Across 11 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Ellsworth is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.9, 13.9, 19.5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Ellsworth list: Brown Appliance And Mattress (5.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dunnett Appliance & Mattress (20.2 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.3 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (13.9 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Ellsworth, 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Ellsworth
Most dryer calls in Ellsworth 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, ยง18135: Propane and natural gas technician
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Ellsworth
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ellsworth, ME
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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 Ellsworth technician a trip for parts.