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 Crafton list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Crafton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Crafton. Other nearby bases include Pittsburgh (22), Coraopolis (3), and Carnegie (1). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Restart Appliance Repair, around 1.3 miles out. Across 33 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Crafton. 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.3, 1.6, 1.8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 15 |
At the top of the Crafton list: Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (1.6 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (8.2 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Fix Experts (3.4 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 47 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (5.9 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 1,147 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Crafton
What Gets Fixed on a Crafton Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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.
Dryer Notes for Crafton, PA
Most dryer calls in Crafton 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)
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Crafton
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Crafton, PA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Crafton
Dryer Repair Near Crafton
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Crafton faster and cheaper.