A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Waverly and the Eaton County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Waverly
14 repair companies serve Waverly from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Lansing (5), Holt (1), and Bath Township (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. G & W Appliance is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Waverly. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 13 businesses.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.8, 4.9, 5.8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 5 |
First up for Waverly: Lane’s Appliance Sales and Service (6.6 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.8 stars from 1,676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Gilbert’s Hardware and Appliance (29.5 miles away, based in Owosso, 4.7 stars from 573 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Lansing, 4.3 stars from 311 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.4 miles away, based in Ionia, 4.6 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Waverly
Before replacing a dryer in Waverly, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
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 Waverly Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Waverly 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 Waverly Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Waverly, MI
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Dryer Repair Near Waverly
Before you call a Waverly 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.