When a dryer quits in Murray, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Murray list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Murray
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Murray. 2 of them are based in Murray itself, and the rest are spread across Sandy (8), Midvale (6), and West Jordan (6). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Local Appliance Repair Technicians, about 0.7 miles away. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Murray. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.7, 0.9, 1.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
The leading options for Murray are Appliance Service By Paul (0.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (2.7 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (3.6 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (3.0 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
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.
Local Notes for Murray
Most dryer calls in Murray 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 Murray Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
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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 Murray technician a trip for parts.