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 Old Town and the Penobscot County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Old Town, ME
Within 60 miles of Old Town there are 11 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Bangor (3), Veazie (1), and Holden (1). 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Penobscot Appliance Repair, around 8.2 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 11 businesses. Old Town is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 8.2, 8.2, 10.0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 11 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Old Town are Dunnett Appliance & Mattress (10.5 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 137 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Brown Appliance And Mattress (33.3 miles away, based in Ellsworth, 4.6 stars from 136 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.2 miles away, based in Bangor, 4.3 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Patriot Appliance Repair (14.3 miles away, based in Holden, 4.9 stars from 163 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Old Town
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Old Town
Before replacing a dryer in Old Town, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Old Town
Most dryer calls in Old Town 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 Old Town
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Old Town, ME
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you cover Old Town and nearby towns?
Is there anything I can try first?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Old Town
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Old Town faster and cheaper.