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. The Lapeer list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Lapeer, MI
We found 35 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lapeer. 3 list an address in Lapeer, and other nearby bases include Waterford Township (5), Flint (4), and Rochester (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Blake's Appliance & Refrigeration Service is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Lapeer. 13 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 34 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.0 stars.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 35 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 1.4, 1.7 |
First up for Lapeer: Sears Appliance Repair (1.7 miles away, 4.6 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Reed's Appliance (1.4 miles away, 4.4 stars from 150 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.0 miles away, based in Flint, 4.6 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lapeer
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Lapeer, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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 belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 Lapeer Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lapeer 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lapeer
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lapeer, MI
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Find Your Dryer Brand in Lapeer
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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 Lapeer technician a trip for parts.