A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lexington and the Dawson County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Lexington, NE
Our data shows 7 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lexington. 1 of them are based in Lexington itself, and the rest are spread across Kearney (4) and North Platte (2). The farthest listed company is about 59 miles out. Martin Electric Co. is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Lexington. 3 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 7 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars. Lexington is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lexington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 7 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 30.3, 34.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
At the top of the Lexington list: Sears Appliance Repair (34.7 miles away, based in Kearney, 4.7 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of North Platte (58.7 miles away, based in North Platte, 4.9 stars from 379 reviews); Martin Electric Co. (0.5 miles away, 4.5 stars from 11 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (58.4 miles away, based in North Platte, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lexington
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lexington
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
What Lexington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Lexington 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.
Nebraska does not license appliance repair technicians at the state level; contractors working on other people's property register with the Department of Labor, and trade licenses such as plumbing are handled by cities and villages. Source: Nebraska Department of Labor: Who Needs to Register
Nebraska has no state agency licensing plumbers; plumbing licensing, including gas fitter licenses in cities such as Lincoln, is set locally by city or village plumbing boards. Source: Nebraska Legislature: report on regulation of Master Plumbers (Legislative Council)
Before You Book in Lexington
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lexington, NE
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Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Which areas near Lexington do these technicians cover?
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Before you call a Lexington 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.