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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Middletown, NY
Within 30 miles of Middletown there are 31 appliance repair companies in our data. 7 of them are based in Middletown itself, and other nearby bases include New Windsor (6), Walden (2), and Beacon (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Center Street Appliance Repair Services, around 0.2 miles out. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
We do not show business phone numbers. Call our helpline to be connected with a participating technician, or look a company up directly. Always confirm licensing and insurance.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 31 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 |
At the top of the Middletown list: Slicker's Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); General George Appliance Repair (5.5 miles away, based in Goshen, 5.0 stars from 466 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sohns Appliance Center (14.5 miles away, based in Walden, 4.7 stars from 301 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Slicker's Appliance Repair (20.3 miles away, based in Glen Spey, 4.9 stars from 54 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Middletown
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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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?
- 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?
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 Middletown, NY
Most dryer calls in Middletown 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
Questions to Ask a Middletown Technician
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Middletown, NY
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
How much does dryer repair cost in Middletown?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Middletown
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Middletown faster and cheaper.