When a dryer quits in Aberdeen, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Aberdeen and the Brown County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Aberdeen, SD
Within 99 miles of Aberdeen there are 6 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Aberdeen, and other nearby bases include Watertown (3) and Estelline (1). The farthest listed company is about 98 miles out. Sears Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Aberdeen. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.9 stars across 5 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Aberdeen is inside its regular service area.
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| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 3 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (99 mi) | 6 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.4, 1.4, 76.7 |
First up for Aberdeen: Sears Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance (76.7 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.9 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ken's Major Appliance & Refrigeration. (1.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (77.6 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.8 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Aberdeen, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Around Aberdeen
Most dryer calls in Aberdeen 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.
The South Dakota Plumbing Commission issues Appliance Contractor and Appliance Installer licenses as plumbing specialty licenses; official pages reviewed did not spell out which appliance work they cover or whether repair alone requires one. Source: South Dakota Plumbing Commission - Licensing
In South Dakota, you can check a license with the South Dakota Plumbing Commission lists of licensees (specialty licensees, including appliance) or report a problem to the South Dakota Attorney General, Division of Consumer Protection.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Aberdeen
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Aberdeen, SD
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Aberdeen
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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 Aberdeen technician a trip for parts.