When a dryer quits in Latrobe, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Latrobe list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Latrobe
Our data shows 38 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Latrobe. 1 list an address in Latrobe, and the rest are spread across Johnstown (3), Pittsburgh (3), and Greensburg (2). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Esposito TV Sales & Services is the nearest, roughly 0.8 miles from Latrobe. 9 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.0 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Latrobe. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 38 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.8, 8.5, 8.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 9 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 27 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Latrobe are Ross Appliance (21.5 miles away, based in Monroeville, 4.9 stars from 769 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (16.2 miles away, based in North Huntingdon, 4.8 stars from 1,089 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.1 miles away, based in North Versailles Township, 4.4 stars from 397 reviews, lists Saturday hours); NATLAD REPAIR SERVICE LLC (24.6 miles away, based in East Pittsburgh, 4.7 stars from 241 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Latrobe Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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 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.
What Latrobe Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Latrobe 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 Latrobe
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Latrobe, PA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Latrobe
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Before you call a Latrobe 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.