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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Glencoe and the McLeod County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Glencoe, MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Glencoe. 1 list an address in Glencoe, and other nearby bases include Eden Prairie (5), Hopkins (5), and Wayzata (3). Distances run up to about 38 miles. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. HOME SOLUTIONS__True Value Hardware__&__Appliances__&__Mattresses is the nearest, roughly 0.1 miles from Glencoe. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 26 businesses. Glencoe is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.1, 12.7, 14.5 |
At the top of the Glencoe list: HOME SOLUTIONS__True Value Hardware__&__Appliances__&__Mattresses (0.1 miles away, 4.4 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (41.4 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Home Appliance Service (32.4 miles away, based in Maple Lake, 5.0 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); West Metro Appliance Repair (35.7 miles away, based in Eden Prairie, 4.8 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Glencoe
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Glencoe
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Glencoe
Before replacing a dryer in Glencoe, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Glencoe, MN
Most dryer calls in Glencoe 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 Glencoe
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Glencoe, MN
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Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
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Should I repair or replace my dryer?
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Before you call a Glencoe 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.