A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Mentor list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Mentor, OH
Within 30 miles of Mentor there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 3 list an address in Mentor, and other nearby bases include Cleveland (14), Painesville (2), and Eastlake (2). The farthest listed company is about 24 miles out. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR, around 2.3 miles out. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Mentor. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 21 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 34 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.3, 2.9, 2.9 |
Closest matches for Mentor: Mr. Appliance of Mentor (17.4 miles away, based in Madison, 4.7 stars from 591 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 212 reviews, lists Saturday hours); G&L APPLIANCE REPAIR (2.3 miles away, 5.0 stars from 97 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Cleveland (25.3 miles away, based in Brooklyn Heights, 4.7 stars from 1,919 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Mentor Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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?
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
Around Mentor
Most dryer calls in Mentor 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
In Ohio, you can check a license with the Ohio Department of Commerce OCILB Company Licensee Lookup or report a problem to the Ohio Attorney General, Consumer Protection Section.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Mentor
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Mentor, OH
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
What should I check before calling?
Do you cover Mentor and nearby towns?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Mentor
More Dryer Repair Pages Nearby
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Mentor faster and cheaper.