Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Fruit Heights list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving Fruit Heights, UT
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Fruit Heights. Other nearby bases include Salt Lake City (15), Clearfield (3), and Ogden (3). Distances run up to about 20 miles. The closest is Precision Appliance Installs, about 1.2 miles away. 1 lists dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 28 businesses.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.3, 3.1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
Closest matches for Fruit Heights: Appliance Service By Paul (26.6 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (29.6 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (23.1 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Fruit Heights
Most dryer calls in Fruit Heights 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
Gas appliance and combustion system work, starting at the outlet of the gas meter, falls under DOPL's construction trades licensing, and the qualifier for an HVAC contractor license must be a Certified Natural Gas Technician. Source: DOPL Contractor Classifications
Questions to Ask a Fruit Heights Technician
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Fruit Heights, UT
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
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Before you call a Fruit Heights 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.