Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Uniontown and the Fayette County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Uniontown
19 repair companies serve Uniontown from within 30 miles. 3 list an address in Uniontown, and other nearby bases include Connellsville (2), Morgantown (2), and Irwin (2). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Uniontown Applaince Repair. is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Uniontown. Rated companies nearby average 4.1 stars across 17 businesses.
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| Show laundry appliance work | 7 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 1.2, 4.1 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
First up for Uniontown: Don's Appliances (19.2 miles away, based in Morgantown, 4.9 stars from 593 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (1.2 miles away, 4.8 stars from 41 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Uniontown Applaince Repair. (0.4 miles away, 3.0 stars from 12 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Don's Appliances (29.1 miles away, based in North Huntingdon, 4.8 stars from 1,089 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Uniontown
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Uniontown, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Uniontown, PA
Most dryer calls in Uniontown 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Uniontown
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Uniontown, PA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
How much does dryer repair cost in Uniontown?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Uniontown
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Uniontown faster and cheaper.