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. 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 Technicians Serving St. Clair Shores, MI
40 repair companies serve St. Clair Shores from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Clinton Township (6), Warren (5), and Detroit (4). Of those, 16 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Raleigh Appliance Service Inc is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from St. Clair Shores. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 2.0, 2.1 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 23 |
First up for St. Clair Shores: Detroit Appliance (3.7 miles away, based in Fraser, 4.8 stars from 1,139 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargent Appliance (9.6 miles away, based in Macomb, 4.8 stars from 1,520 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sargent Appliance (4.9 miles away, based in Clinton Township, 4.8 stars from 690 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A & E Appliance Repair, Parts & Service (2.1 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.6 stars from 1,415 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in St. Clair Shores
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 St. Clair Shores Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Clair Shores, MI
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in St. Clair Shores faster and cheaper.