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 Ithaca and the Tompkins County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Ithaca
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Ithaca. 2 list an address in Ithaca, and the rest are spread across Syracuse (8), Liverpool (4), and Elmira (3). Of those, 13 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Ulvarix Appliance Repair Ithaca, around 0.4 miles out. Across 37 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Ithaca is inside its regular service area.
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| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 2.8, 17.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 29 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
The leading options for Ithaca are Sears Appliance Repair (2.8 miles away, 4.2 stars from 115 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Witty Appliance Service (17.3 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.9 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.7 miles away, based in Horseheads, 4.5 stars from 161 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.0 miles away, based in Cortland, 4.6 stars from 69 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Ithaca Dryer Call
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Ithaca, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Ithaca Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Ithaca 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
In New York, you can report a problem to the New York State Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Frauds and Protection.
Before You Book in Ithaca
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Ithaca, NY
Which areas near Ithaca do these technicians cover?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
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Before you call a Ithaca 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.