A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Croydon list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Croydon
40 repair companies serve Croydon from within 30 miles. 2 of them are based in Croydon itself, and other nearby bases include Philadelphia (11), Levittown (5), and Bensalem (4). Distances run up to about 10 miles. Performance Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.5 miles from Croydon. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 40 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Croydon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 46 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 27 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.5, 0.6, 1.6 |
The leading options for Croydon are Mr. Appliance of Bensalem (2.0 miles away, based in Bensalem, 4.9 stars from 1,235 reviews, lists Saturday hours); W88 Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Feasterville-Trevose, 4.9 stars from 352 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.5 miles away, based in Langhorne, 4.8 stars from 248 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UltraFix Appliance Repair (9.4 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 203 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Croydon Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Croydon
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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Croydon
Most dryer calls in Croydon 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)
Before You Book in Croydon
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Croydon, PA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
How much does dryer repair cost in Croydon?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Croydon
Dryer Repair Near Croydon
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Croydon faster and cheaper.