A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of Cambridge, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Cambridge
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Cambridge. The rest are spread across Blaine (5), Ham Lake (3), and Forest Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Petro's appliance repair is the nearest, roughly 11.5 miles from Cambridge. The 23 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 11.5, 12.6, 13.6 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 33 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Cambridge: Minnesota Appliance Repair (12.6 miles away, based in North Branch, 5.0 stars from 170 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (27.5 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (29.8 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.9 miles away, based in Forest Lake, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Cambridge
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Cambridge, MN
Most dryer calls in Cambridge 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
In Minnesota, you can check a license with the DLI License and Registration Lookup or report a problem to the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Cambridge
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Cambridge, MN
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Before you call a Cambridge 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.