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 Burlington and the Chittenden County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving Burlington, VT
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Burlington. The rest are spread across Essex Junction (3), Plattsburgh (3), and St Albans City (2). The farthest listed company is about 27 miles out. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Bouchard-Pierce, around 5.3 miles out. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Burlington. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 6 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 5.3, 5.6, 5.8 |
First up for Burlington: Advanced Appliance (8.2 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Bouchard-Pierce (5.3 miles away, based in Essex Junction, 4.4 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (19.3 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Marcotte Appliance (7.5 miles away, based in Shelburne, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. 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 Burlington
Before replacing a dryer in Burlington, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - 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.
What Burlington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Burlington 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.
No separate Vermont appliance repair license was identified, but anyone who installs, inspects or services natural gas or propane systems, including appliances, must hold a gas certification from the Division of Fire Safety. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
In Vermont, you can check a license with the DFS Licensing MasterList (Vermont Open Data: licensed electricians, plumbers and gas certifications) or report a problem to the Vermont Attorney General's Office, Consumer Assistance Program.
Questions to Ask a Burlington Technician
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Burlington, VT
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What makes a dryer stop heating?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Burlington
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Burlington faster and cheaper.