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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Ironwood and the Gogebic County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Ironwood
Our data shows 6 appliance repair companies inside a 68-mile radius of Ironwood. The rest are spread across Rhinelander (2), Mercer (1), and Ashland (1). 2 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rick"s Appliance Service LLC is the nearest, roughly 18.6 miles from Ironwood. Across 6 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Ironwood 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.
| Companies within 68 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 18.6, 36.6, 50.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
At the top of the Ironwood list: Sears Appliance Repair (67.1 miles away, based in Rhinelander, 4.6 stars from 25 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bartell Appliance Services (66.5 miles away, based in Rhinelander, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Rick"s Appliance Service LLC (18.6 miles away, based in Mercer, 5.0 stars from 7 reviews); Denny's Appliance Service. (50.2 miles away, based in St Germain, 4.8 stars from 21 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Ironwood
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Ironwood
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
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
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:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Ironwood Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ironwood 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 Ironwood
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ironwood, MI
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Before you call a Ironwood 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.