Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. 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 Franklin
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Franklin. 2 of them are based in Franklin itself, and other nearby bases include Youngstown (5), Erie (5), and Cranberry Twp (4). Distances run up to about 51 miles. 17 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Fanning's Appliances, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 36 businesses. Franklin is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 23 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 5.8, 7.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 31 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
The leading options for Franklin are Fanning's Appliances (0.8 miles away, 4.4 stars from 34 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Meadville, 4.2 stars from 50 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (34.3 miles away, based in Hermitage, 4.7 stars from 65 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Grove City, 4.8 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Franklin
What Gets Fixed on a Franklin Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What Franklin Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Franklin 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.
Before You Book in Franklin
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin, PA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why is my dryer squealing?
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Before you call a Franklin technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.