A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Marshall list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Marshall
Within 60 miles of Marshall there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Marshall, and the rest are spread across Montevideo (1), Brookings (1), and Estelline (1). 2 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Russ's Appliance Repair, about 0.1 miles away. The 6 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Marshall is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Marshall. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 36.7, 51.2 |
At the top of the Marshall list: Mr. Appliance of Brookings (51.2 miles away, based in Brookings, 4.9 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.4 miles away, based in Willmar, 4.5 stars from 37 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Russ's Appliance Repair (0.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 13 reviews); Bob's Appliance Service (36.7 miles away, based in Montevideo, 4.1 stars from 9 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Local Notes for Marshall
Most dryer calls in Marshall 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Marshall
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Marshall, MN
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Marshall
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Marshall technician a trip for parts.