A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Norwood
40 repair companies serve Norwood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across Philadelphia (13), Glenolden (3), and Upper Darby Township (3). The closest is Professional Sales & Services Co., about 0.9 miles away. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 35 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 42 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 0.9, 1.0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
At the top of the Norwood list: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, based in Holmes, 4.5 stars from 314 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Center City (8.1 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.9 stars from 187 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Ardmore (8.6 miles away, based in Haverford, 4.7 stars from 319 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Philly Appliances Repair (9.2 miles away, based in Philadelphia, 4.8 stars from 219 reviews).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
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?
Before replacing a dryer in Norwood, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Norwood
Most dryer calls in Norwood 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 Norwood Technician
- 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?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Norwood, PA
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