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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Stillwater and the Washington County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Stillwater
40 repair companies serve Stillwater from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Stillwater, and other nearby bases include St Paul (7), Maplewood (4), and West St Paul (4). 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. St.Croix Appliance Repair & Handyman Service is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Stillwater. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.0, 2.2, 4.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 26 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Stillwater: Shortie's Appliances (6.9 miles away, based in Oakdale, 4.7 stars from 178 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Warners' Stellian Appliance (11.5 miles away, based in Woodbury, 4.7 stars from 2,220 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Omega Force Appliance Repair (17.2 miles away, based in St Paul, 4.9 stars from 678 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Super Care Appliance Repair (16.4 miles away, based in West St Paul, 4.9 stars from 1,075 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Stillwater Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Stillwater
Most dryer calls in Stillwater 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 Stillwater Technician
- 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: Stillwater, MN
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Which areas near Stillwater do these technicians cover?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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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 Stillwater technician a trip for parts.