When a dryer quits in Maplewood, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Maplewood and the Ramsey County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Maplewood
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Maplewood. 4 of them are based in Maplewood itself, and the rest are spread across St Paul (10), West St Paul (4), and Inver Grove Heights (3). Distances run up to about 12 miles. Nearest on the list: Ryan’s Appliance Whisperer, around 1.3 miles out. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 30 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 49 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 22 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 2.6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
At the top of the Maplewood list: Shortie's Appliances (4.2 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (4.8 miles away, based in Woodbury, 4.7 stars from 2,220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Maplewood
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
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 Maplewood
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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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 Maplewood, MN
Most dryer calls in Maplewood 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.
Before You Book in Maplewood
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Maplewood, MN
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Maplewood
Dryer Repair Near Maplewood
Before you call a Maplewood 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.