Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving West Jordan and the Salt Lake County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near West Jordan
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of West Jordan. 13 list an address in West Jordan, and the rest are spread across South Jordan (6), Midvale (5), and Taylorsville (4). Distances run up to about 7 miles. Main Street Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from West Jordan. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 22 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from West Jordan. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.9, 1.3 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
Closest matches for West Jordan: Appliance Service By Paul (5.9 miles away, based in Salt Lake City, 4.8 stars from 2,590 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Famous Appliance Service (4.9 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.6 stars from 805 reviews); PowerClean Appliance Repair (7.7 miles away, based in Midvale, 4.9 stars from 949 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Eagle Appliance Repair (3.3 miles away, 4.9 stars from 204 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in West Jordan
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in West Jordan
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in West Jordan
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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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 West Jordan, UT
Most dryer calls in West Jordan 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.
Questions to Ask a West Jordan Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: West Jordan, UT
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
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Before you call a West Jordan 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.