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 Ham Lake and the Anoka County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Ham Lake, MN
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Ham Lake. 3 of them are based in Ham Lake itself, and the rest are spread across Blaine (5), Minneapolis (4), and Forest Lake (3). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Nearest on the list: Appliance Solutions, around 1.7 miles out. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 23 businesses.
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.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.7, 1.9, 3.0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
Closest matches for Ham Lake: Anderson's Mechanical Services LLC (6.5 miles away, based in Blaine, 4.8 stars from 1,207 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (17.6 miles away, based in Rogers, 4.9 stars from 1,637 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Forest Lake, 4.6 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Shortie's Appliances (19.5 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Ham Lake
What Gets Fixed on a Ham Lake Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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
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 Ham Lake
Before replacing a dryer in Ham Lake, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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.
Around Ham Lake
Most dryer calls in Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ham Lake, MN
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Ham Lake faster and cheaper.