When a dryer quits in Salt Lake City, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Salt Lake City, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Salt Lake City
40 repair companies serve Salt Lake City from within 30 miles. 21 of them are based in Salt Lake City itself, and other nearby bases include South Salt Lake (6), West Valley City (5), and North Salt Lake (2). The farthest listed company is about 8 miles out. Salt Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Salt Lake City. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 31 businesses.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 15 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 44 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.5, 2.2 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
Closest matches for Salt Lake City: Appliance Service By Paul (9.5 miles away, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); PowerClean Appliance Repair (11.7 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (12.4 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Salt Lake City (6.1 miles away, 4.7 stars from 1,513 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Salt Lake City
Check the Vent Before You Call
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - 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?
- 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 Salt Lake City, UT
Most dryer calls in Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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: Salt Lake City, UT
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Which areas near Salt Lake City do these technicians cover?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Salt Lake City
Dryer Repair Near Salt Lake City
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 Salt Lake City technician a trip for parts.