When a dryer quits in State College, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near State College
40 repair companies serve State College from within 60 miles. 2 list an address in State College, and the rest are spread across Altoona (4), Mechanicsburg (4), and Duncansville (2). The closest is Mike's Video TV & Appliances, about 2.0 miles away. 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 38 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether State College is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from State College. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 23 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 40 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 2.0, 4.1, 7.8 |
At the top of the State College list: Martin Appliance (29.7 miles away, based in Altoona, 4.9 stars from 727 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.1 miles away, 4.3 stars from 58 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (31.0 miles away, based in Lock Haven, 4.5 stars from 16 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.4 miles away, based in Burnham, 2.3 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in State College
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in State College
Before replacing a dryer in State College, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
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 State College
Most dryer calls in State College 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 State College
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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: State College, PA
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a State College technician a trip for parts.