Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Shorewood list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Shorewood, MN
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Shorewood. The rest are spread across Eden Prairie (5), Hopkins (5), and Plymouth (4). Distances run up to about 16 miles. The closest is Excelsior Appliance Sales & Service Inc, about 1.2 miles away. 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 22 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 46 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 2.2, 2.4 |
First up for Shorewood: Tony's Appliance (17.6 miles away, based in Burnsville, 4.9 stars from 1,214 reviews, lists Saturday hours); West Metro Appliance Repair (7.9 miles away, based in Eden Prairie, 4.8 stars from 173 reviews, lists Saturday hours); West Metro Appliance Repair (4.7 miles away, based in Wayzata, 5.0 stars from 70 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.8 miles away, based in Minnetonka, 4.4 stars from 217 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Shorewood Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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 Shorewood
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $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?
- 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.
Around Shorewood
Most dryer calls in Shorewood 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
Questions to Ask a Shorewood Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Shorewood, MN
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
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Dryer Repair Near Shorewood
Before you call a Shorewood 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.