When a dryer quits in Lake Elmo, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Lake Elmo
Within 30 miles of Lake Elmo there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 of them are based in Lake Elmo itself, and other nearby bases include St Paul (10), Maplewood (4), and West St Paul (4). Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Independent Appliance Repair | Lake Elmo, around 1.4 miles out. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.4, 3.5, 3.9 |
Closest matches for Lake Elmo: Shortie's Appliances (3.9 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (5.9 miles away, based in Woodbury, 4.7 stars from 2,220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (12.4 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (11.0 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lake Elmo
Before replacing a dryer in Lake Elmo, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Lake Elmo, MN
Most dryer calls in Lake Elmo 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lake Elmo
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Lake Elmo faster and cheaper.