When a dryer quits in Lebanon, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Lebanon list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lebanon
40 repair companies serve Lebanon from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Lebanon itself, and other nearby bases include Harrisburg (10), Lancaster (5), and Reading (5). The farthest listed company is about 26 miles out. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Dependable Lebanon Appliance Repair, about 2.4 miles away. The 37 rated companies in range average 4.2 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lebanon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 33 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 53 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 15 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.4, 5.3, 9.6 |
First up for Lebanon: Mr. Appliance of Mechanicsburg (26.0 miles away, based in Lemoyne, 4.9 stars from 1,082 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Harrisburg, 4.4 stars from 111 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (16.3 miles away, based in Elizabethtown, 4.2 stars from 74 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.7 miles away, based in Hummelstown, 4.1 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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
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.
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:
- 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Lebanon
Most dryer calls in Lebanon 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 Lebanon
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lebanon, PA
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Lebanon
Dryer Repair Near Lebanon
Before you call a Lebanon 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.