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 Alexandria list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Alexandria
5 repair companies serve Alexandria from within 60 miles. 2 of them are based in Alexandria itself, and other nearby bases include Little Falls (1), Richmond (1), and Willmar (1). The farthest listed company is about 56 miles out. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.0 miles out. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 5 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Alexandria is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Alexandria. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 5 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.5, 49.3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 5 |
The leading options for Alexandria are Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.6 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Crosstown Appliance Repair (50.8 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.8 stars from 154 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (55.8 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lakeside Appliance Service (1.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Alexandria
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Alexandria
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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 Alexandria Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Alexandria 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.
Minnesota has no state license for mechanical contractors or their workers; businesses contracting for gas, heating, cooling or refrigeration work file a mechanical contractor bond with the Department of Labor and Industry, and some cities require their own licenses or competency cards. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
The state does not license gas fitters; contractors doing gas work must be bonded with the Department of Labor and Industry, and cities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul set their own gas fitter licensing. Source: DLI: Mechanical contractor bond requirements
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Alexandria
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Alexandria, MN
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Alexandria
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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 Alexandria technician a trip for parts.