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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Franklin Park and the Allegheny County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Franklin Park
Within 30 miles of Franklin Park there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Pittsburgh (15), Cranberry Twp (4), and Coraopolis (3). 8 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. A Pittsburgh Svc Ctr is the nearest, roughly 3.5 miles from Franklin Park. The 31 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 3.5, 3.6, 5.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 23 |
Closest matches for Franklin Park: Don's Appliances (5.5 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,422 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances Robinson Experience Center (10.0 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.9 stars from 2,760 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ross Appliance (21.0 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (12.8 miles away, based in Pittsburgh, 4.8 stars from 1,625 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
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin Park
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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 Franklin Park
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Around Franklin Park
Most dryer calls in Franklin Park 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)
Questions to Ask a Franklin Park Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin Park, PA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Franklin Park faster and cheaper.