A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Stroudsburg and the Monroe County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Stroudsburg
Within 30 miles of Stroudsburg there are 25 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Stroudsburg, and other nearby bases include Bethlehem (3), East Stroudsburg (2), and Easton (2). Distances run up to about 29 miles. The closest is Mrs Appliance Repair and Installs LLC, about 0.2 miles away. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 22 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Stroudsburg. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 25 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.2, 0.2, 0.6 |
First up for Stroudsburg: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, based in East Stroudsburg, 4.7 stars from 285 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.4 miles away, 4.7 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.8 miles away, based in Easton, 4.7 stars from 431 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Whitehall Township, 4.6 stars from 250 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Stroudsburg
Why the Vent Matters
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Stroudsburg
Before replacing a dryer in Stroudsburg, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- 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.
What Stroudsburg Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Stroudsburg 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.
Questions to Ask a Stroudsburg Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Stroudsburg, PA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
What should I check before calling?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Stroudsburg
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Before you call a Stroudsburg 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.