A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The South Lyon list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Local Dryer Repair in South Lyon, MI
40 repair companies serve South Lyon from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Livonia (11), Ann Arbor (5), and Waterford Township (4). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 13 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. AAA Service Network is the nearest, roughly 5.4 miles from South Lyon. The 39 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 40 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.4, 7.3, 8.4 |
First up for South Lyon: Mr. Appliance of Oakland County (15.3 miles away, based in Livonia, 4.8 stars from 1,216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Greater Livingston County (8.4 miles away, based in Brighton, 4.8 stars from 957 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Michigan Appliance Repair (12.5 miles away, based in Hartland, 4.8 stars from 863 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.8 miles away, based in Waterford Township, 4.8 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in South Lyon, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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.
Dryer Notes for South Lyon, MI
Most dryer calls in South Lyon 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
Questions to Ask a South Lyon Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: South Lyon, MI
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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 South Lyon technician a trip for parts.