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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Inkster
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Inkster. The rest are spread across Livonia (10), Detroit (7), and Lincoln Park (5). 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is high pointe appliance LLC, about 1.9 miles away. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.9, 2.5, 2.5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 37 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
At the top of the Inkster list: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (6.9 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Budget Appliances and mattresses (8.3 miles away, based in Detroit, 4.6 stars from 625 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Busen's Appliance (7.7 miles away, based in Lincoln Park, 4.5 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Dearborn Heights (2.5 miles away, based in Dearborn Heights, 4.5 stars from 233 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. 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 Inkster, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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 roller replacement: $100–$150 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.
What Inkster Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Inkster 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
Gas piping work is licensed by the state through mechanical contractor specialty classifications, including fuel gas piping, fuel gas piping and venting, and LP distribution piping. Source: LARA: Mechanical Examination, Licensing/Registration & Application Information
Before You Book in Inkster
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Inkster, MI
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Before you call a Inkster 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.