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. Below are the companies within reach of Reno, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Reno
Our data shows 27 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Reno. 15 of them are based in Reno itself, and the rest are spread across Sparks (5), Carson City (4), and Sun Valley (1). Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Reno. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.3 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Reno. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 18 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 27 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.7, 3.1 |
Closest matches for Reno: Mr. Appliance of Reno (4.3 miles away, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Sparks, 4.7 stars from 124 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Reno
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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.
Dryer Notes for Reno, NV
Most dryer calls in Reno 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.
Nevada has no license class for appliance repair as such; contracting work on gas piping, gas vents and water heaters falls under the State Contractors Board's C-1 plumbing and heating subclassifications. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
Installing gas supply piping and vents requires a Nevada State Contractors Board license in the C-1 plumbing and heating classification (for example the C-1d plumbing or C-1g gas pipes and vents subclassifications), and water heater installation and repair falls under subclassification C-1h. Source: Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 624 (NAC 624.190)
Before You Book in Reno
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- 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: Reno, NV
How much does dryer repair cost in Reno?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Reno faster and cheaper.