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. The Silver Springs list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Silver Springs, NV
Our data shows 33 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Silver Springs. Other nearby bases include Reno (15), Sparks (5), and Carson City (5). 12 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Smart Tech Appliance Repair, about 27.8 miles away. The 26 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars. Silver Springs is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Silver Springs. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 27.8, 29.0, 29.8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 22 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 33 |
At the top of the Silver Springs list: Mr. Appliance of Reno (31.5 miles away, based in Reno, 4.8 stars from 925 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.6 miles away, based in Carson City, 4.5 stars from 89 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.5 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (30.5 miles away, based in Reno, 4.5 stars from 75 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
What Silver Springs Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Silver Springs 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)
In Nevada, you can check a license with the Nevada State Contractors Board License Search or report a problem to the Nevada Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Silver Springs
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Silver Springs, NV
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Silver Springs faster and cheaper.