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. The Brigham City list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Brigham City
We found 19 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Brigham City. 1 list an address in Brigham City, and the rest are spread across Ogden (3), Smithfield (3), and Clearfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. Nearest on the list: Murphy's Appliance Sales & Services, around 1.6 miles out. 1 of them mentions dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Across 15 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Brigham City. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 13.2, 14.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Brigham City are R.A.C.E.R. Service Appliance Repair (16.1 miles away, based in Nibley, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews); Cache Appliance (19.8 miles away, based in Logan, 5.0 stars from 560 reviews); iFiX, LLC (23.2 miles away, based in Riverdale, 4.9 stars from 436 reviews); Dick Kearsley Service Center (27.4 miles away, based in Clearfield, 4.6 stars from 609 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Brigham City Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Brigham City, UT
Most dryer calls in Brigham City 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.
Utah has no contractor classification for appliance repair, but under the Construction Trades Licensing Act anyone who installs, repairs or replaces a residential or commercial gas appliance must hold natural gas technician certification, even on jobs otherwise too small to need a contractor license. Source: Utah Legislature H.B. 49 (2004), Natural Gas Technician Certification, amending Utah Code 58-55-305 and 58-55-308
In Utah, you can check a license with the Utah Licensee Lookup and Verification (Verify a License) or report a problem to the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Consumer Protection.
Questions to Ask a Brigham City Technician
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Brigham City, UT
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Brigham City faster and cheaper.