A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Allison Park and the Allegheny County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Allison Park
40 repair companies serve Allison Park from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Allison Park itself, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (18), Cranberry Twp (4), and Gibsonia (2). The farthest listed company is about 13 miles out. Nearest on the list: Novafixers LLC, around 1.3 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Allison Park. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.3, 1.4, 2.3 |
Closest matches for Allison Park: Don's Appliances (3.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (11.3 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (14.3 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (8.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,625 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Allison Park
Why the Vent Matters
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
Around Allison Park
Most dryer calls in Allison Park 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.
Pennsylvania has no statewide license for appliance repair or for most construction trades; contractors doing home improvement work must register with the Attorney General, and some municipalities license trades such as plumbing. Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
In Pennsylvania, you can check a license with the PA Office of Attorney General Home Improvement Contractor Registration Search or report a problem to the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Allison Park
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Allison Park, PA
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
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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 Allison Park technician a trip for parts.