When a dryer quits in Pleasant Grove, 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 Pleasant Grove and the Utah County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Pleasant Grove
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Pleasant Grove. 2 list an address in Pleasant Grove, and other nearby bases include Orem (9), Provo (7), and American Fork (5). The farthest listed company is about 12 miles out. 3 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Rapid Appliance Repair Pleasant Grove, around 0.6 miles out. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 8 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 3 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.9, 1.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 43 |
Closest matches for Pleasant Grove: Appliance Service By Paul (20.5 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (18.0 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Eagle Appliance Repair (18.6 miles away, based in West Jordan, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Pleasant Grove
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Pleasant Grove
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - 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 Pleasant Grove, UT
Most dryer calls in Pleasant Grove 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
Before You Book in Pleasant Grove
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- 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: Pleasant Grove, UT
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Pleasant Grove faster and cheaper.