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. The Beaver Falls list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Beaver Falls
Within 30 miles of Beaver Falls there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Beaver Falls, and the rest are spread across Pittsburgh (7), Cranberry Twp (4), and Coraopolis (3). The farthest listed company is about 25 miles out. Nearest on the list: Vertex Beaver Falls Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 30 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Beaver Falls. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 58 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.6, 2.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Beaver Falls list: Don's Appliances (22.1 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (24.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (13.3 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.6 stars from 465 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Hillmon Appliance Distributors (12.2 miles away, based in Cranberry Twp, 4.8 stars from 869 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Beaver Falls
What Gets Fixed on a Beaver Falls Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Beaver Falls
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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Beaver Falls
Most dryer calls in Beaver Falls 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.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Beaver Falls
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Beaver Falls, PA
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Dryer Repair Near Beaver Falls
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Beaver Falls faster and cheaper.