Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lincoln and the Lancaster County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lincoln
Within 30 miles of Lincoln there are 14 appliance repair companies in our data. 12 of them are based in Lincoln itself, and the rest are spread across Crete (1) and Seward (1). Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Andy's Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.3 miles from Lincoln. Across 12 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.8 stars.
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.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 14 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.3, 1.2, 1.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 10 |
First up for Lincoln: Metro TV & Appliances (2.6 miles away, 4.2 stars from 358 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.4 miles away, 3.9 stars from 151 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Savers Appliance Service (2.0 miles away, 1.5 stars from 15 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Andy's Appliance Repair (0.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 1,140 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Lincoln Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lincoln
Before replacing a dryer in Lincoln, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Lincoln, NE
Most dryer calls in Lincoln 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
In Nebraska, you can check a license with the Nebraska Department of Labor contractor registration (Search Registered Contractors and Subcontractors) or report a problem to the Nebraska Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division.
Questions to Ask a Lincoln Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lincoln, NE
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Before you call a Lincoln 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.