A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Repair Companies Near Centerville
39 repair companies serve Centerville from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Dayton (16), Beavercreek (3), and Cincinnati (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Eldridge Refrigeration & Appliance Service, about 2.7 miles away. Of those, 9 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 35 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.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 39 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.7, 5.0, 5.2 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
At the top of the Centerville list: Logan Master Appliance (5.7 miles away, based in Kettering, 4.4 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cincinnati (28.2 miles away, based in Blue Ash, 4.8 stars from 1,559 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.7 miles away, based in Franklin, 4.4 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Rippe Brothers Appliance Repair (24.1 miles away, based in West Chester Township, 4.3 stars from 127 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Centerville
What Gets Fixed on a Centerville Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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 belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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 Centerville, OH
Most dryer calls in Centerville 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.
Ohio has no state license for appliance repair; the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial contractors in plumbing, hydronics, refrigeration, HVAC and electrical, and residential contractor work is generally overseen locally. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
At the state level, the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses commercial plumbing, hydronics and HVAC contractors; for residential work the state board may lack authority, and local building departments handle code compliance and any local contractor licensing. Source: Ohio Department of Commerce: OCILB Contractor Complaint Form
Before You Book in Centerville
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Centerville, OH
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Centerville technician a trip for parts.