A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Riverton list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Riverton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Riverton. 7 list an address in Riverton, and other nearby bases include West Jordan (10), Sandy (8), and South Jordan (6). 5 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Apex Appliance Service is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Riverton. Across 22 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Riverton. 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.1, 1.1 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 8 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
First up for Riverton: Appliance Service By Paul (9.2 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (6.4 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); PowerClean Appliance Repair (9.0 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eagle Appliance Repair (5.6 miles away, based in West Jordan, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Riverton
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. 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
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:
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Around Riverton
Most dryer calls in Riverton 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.
Before You Book in Riverton
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Riverton, UT
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Riverton
Dryer Repair in Nearby Cities
Before you call a Riverton 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.