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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Bradford
Our data shows 22 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Bradford. 2 of them are based in Bradford itself, and the rest are spread across Warren (2), Hornell (2), and DuBois (2). 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is De Frank Appliance, about 0.2 miles away. The 21 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Bradford is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 1.0, 15.0 |
At the top of the Bradford list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.0 miles away, 4.9 stars from 52 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Jamestown-Warren (33.7 miles away, based in Jamestown, 4.7 stars from 76 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (57.1 miles away, based in Hornell, 4.9 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (55.9 miles away, based in East Aurora, 4.6 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Bradford Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Bradford
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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.
Local Notes for Bradford
Most dryer calls in Bradford 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)
There is no statewide plumbing or trade license in Pennsylvania, so any licensing for gas piping work is set by the municipality where the work happens (Philadelphia, for example, issues its own plumber licenses). Source: Contractor Licensing (Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry)
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Bradford
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Bradford, PA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Bradford faster and cheaper.