When a dryer quits in Dickinson, 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 Dickinson and the Stark County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Dickinson, ND
6 repair companies serve Dickinson from within 87 miles. 4 list an address in Dickinson, and the rest are spread across Mandan (1) and Sidney (1). Nearest on the list: Joe's Video & Appliance., around 0.7 miles out. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars. Dickinson is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Companies within 87 miles | 6 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 2 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 0 |
The leading options for Dickinson are Jones Heating and Refrigeration LLC (2.9 miles away, 4.9 stars from 368 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Joe's Video & Appliance. (0.7 miles away, 4.5 stars from 8 reviews, lists Saturday hours); DD's Fix-It Shop (1.8 miles away, 5.0 stars from 8 reviews); Fleck's Furniture & Appliance (1.0 miles away, 3.5 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Dickinson
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
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 Dickinson
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
What Dickinson Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Dickinson 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.
North Dakota's state plumbing license law covers water and drainage piping, not gas; fuel gas and mechanical licenses are issued by individual cities, with Fargo stating that a mechanical, fuel gas or dual license is needed in each jurisdiction where one works. Source: City of Fargo: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) Exams
In North Dakota, you can check a license with the North Dakota Secretary of State FirstStop contractor search or report a problem to the North Dakota Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Before You Book in Dickinson
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Dickinson, ND
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Why do my clothes come out damp?
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Dickinson
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Dickinson faster and cheaper.