When a dryer quits in White Plains, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The White Plains list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near White Plains
40 repair companies serve White Plains from within 30 miles. 3 of them are based in White Plains itself, and other nearby bases include Yonkers (10), Mt Vernon (3), and Stamford (3). Distances run up to about 11 miles. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. White Plains Appliances Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.7 miles from White Plains. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 1.0, 1.8 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
At the top of the White Plains list: Mr. Appliance of Scarsdale-Mount Kisco-Brewster (1.8 miles away, 4.6 stars from 721 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Doctor (7.4 miles away, based in Yonkers, 4.8 stars from 835 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Carmen Appliances (9.1 miles away, based in Mt Vernon, 4.8 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Freedome Breeze Tarrytown Applince Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Tarrytown, 4.6 stars from 183 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in White Plains
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in White Plains
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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.
What White Plains Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in White Plains 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.
Questions to Ask a White Plains Technician
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: White Plains, NY
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in White Plains faster and cheaper.