When a dryer quits in Lakeville, 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lakeville
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Lakeville. 2 of them are based in Lakeville itself, and the rest are spread across Burnsville (5), Bloomington (4), and Eden Prairie (4). The farthest listed company is about 18 miles out. Nearest on the list: West Metro Appliance Repair, around 2.0 miles out. 11 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 31 businesses.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 24 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 2.1, 4.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Lakeville: Tony's Appliance (5.5 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (4.2 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.7 stars from 1,914 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SERVICE MATTERS Heating & Air & Appliance Repair LLC (5.8 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.9 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Pro (6.3 miles away, based in Savage, 5.0 stars from 500 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lakeville
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lakeville
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Lakeville, MN
Most dryer calls in Lakeville 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 Lakeville
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Lakeville faster and cheaper.