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 Auburn and the Cayuga County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Auburn, NY
We found 23 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Auburn. 2 list an address in Auburn, and other nearby bases include Syracuse (8), Liverpool (4), and Clay (2). Riester's Appliances is the nearest, roughly 2.5 miles from Auburn. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.4 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 23 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.5, 2.7, 19.2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Auburn are Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Liverpool, 4.3 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Mattydale, 4.4 stars from 80 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (29.8 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (26.5 miles away, based in De Witt, 4.3 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Auburn
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Auburn, NY
Most dryer calls in Auburn 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.
New York State has no appliance repair license; home improvement contractor licensing is set locally, required in New York City and in Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties. Source: NY Attorney General: Contractor tip card
Gas work licensing is set locally; in New York City, for example, the Department of Buildings requires gas work to be done by a Licensed Master Plumber or by Gas Work Qualification holders under a master plumber's supervision. Source: NYC Department of Buildings: Local Law 150 of 2016 Gas Work Qualification Requirement
Before You Book in Auburn
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Auburn, NY
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Before you call a Auburn 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.