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 Chester and the Orange County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Chester
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Chester. Other nearby bases include Middletown (7), New Windsor (6), and Spring Valley (4). General George Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 4.3 miles from Chester. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 33 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.3, 8.0, 9.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
The leading options for Chester are General George Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Slicker's Appliance Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Middletown, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Medic (20.7 miles away, based in Spring Valley, 4.6 stars from 251 reviews); Sohns Appliance Center (14.8 miles away, based in Walden, 4.7 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Chester
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Chester, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Local Notes for Chester
Most dryer calls in Chester 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Chester
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Chester, NY
What should I check before calling?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Chester
Dryer Repair Near Chester
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Chester faster and cheaper.