Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Sunset and the Davis County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Sunset
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Sunset. The rest are spread across Salt Lake City (14), Clearfield (3), and Ogden (3). Distances run up to about 28 miles. Across 29 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars. Nearest on the list: Eagle Appliance Repair, around 1.5 miles out.
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.
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 2 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 48 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 1.5, 1.8 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 32 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
First up for Sunset: Quality Appliance Service (29.1 miles away, based in West Valley City, 4.6 stars from 1,441 reviews); iFiX, LLC (2.2 miles away, based in Riverdale, 4.9 stars from 436 reviews); Sears Home Services Appliance Repair (28.4 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 3.8 stars from 66 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Dick Kearsley Service Center (2.3 miles away, based in Clearfield, 4.6 stars from 609 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
Local Notes for Sunset
Most dryer calls in Sunset 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 Sunset
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Sunset, UT
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Sunset
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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 Sunset technician a trip for parts.