A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Providence and the Cache County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Providence, UT
We found 32 appliance repair companies within 60 miles of Providence. The rest are spread across Smithfield (3), Ogden (3), and Clearfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 60 miles out. 1 lists dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. R.A.C.E.R. Service Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.3 miles from Providence. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 24 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Providence is inside its regular service area.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 32 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 16 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.3, 2.9, 7.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 1 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 19 |
First up for Providence: R.A.C.E.R. Service Appliance Repair (2.3 miles away, based in Nibley, 4.7 stars from 12 reviews); Cache Appliance (2.9 miles away, based in Logan, 5.0 stars from 560 reviews); Chandler’s Appliance (9.5 miles away, based in Smithfield, 5.0 stars from 42 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Darrell's Appliance Service And Sales Inc (7.5 miles away, based in Smithfield, 4.7 stars from 639 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Providence
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
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Providence
Before replacing a dryer in Providence, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$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?
- 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.
Dryer Notes for Providence, UT
Most dryer calls in Providence 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Providence
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Providence, UT
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Providence faster and cheaper.