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 Fraser list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Fraser
40 repair companies serve Fraser from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in Fraser, and the rest are spread across Clinton Township (6), Warren (5), and Madison Heights (4). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 18 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC, about 0.8 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 35 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 42 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 22 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 0.8, 1.6 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
First up for Fraser: Detroit Appliance (0.8 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargent Appliance (6.4 miles away, based in Macomb, 4.8 stars from 1,520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargent Appliance (3.2 miles away, based in Clinton Township, 4.8 stars from 690 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AJ's Appliance Repair & HVAC (0.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 1,181 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Fraser
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Fraser
Check the Vent Before You Call
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
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 Fraser
Most dryer calls in Fraser 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.
Michigan's licensing lists no separate appliance repair license; gas, heating and refrigeration service work is licensed by work classification under the state mechanical contractor license. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
In Michigan, you can check a license with the LARA Find / Verify a BCC Licensed Professional or Business or report a problem to the Michigan Department of Attorney General, Consumer Protection.
Before You Book in Fraser
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fraser, MI
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Before you call a Fraser technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.