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. The South Burlington list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Technicians Serving South Burlington, VT
We found 14 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of South Burlington. The rest are spread across Essex Junction (3), Plattsburgh (3), and St Albans City (2). Distances run up to about 27 miles. 8 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is ReSOURCE Large Appliance Sales & Services​, about 5.3 miles away. The 13 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 8 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.3, 5.3, 5.6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 14 |
The leading options for South Burlington are Advanced Appliance (9.5 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); Marcotte Appliance (5.7 miles away, based in Shelburne, 4.7 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (21.0 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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 South Burlington Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in South 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
The Division of Fire Safety certifies natural gas installers, LP gas installers and combined installers to install, inspect and service gas systems under the state fire and building safety code. Source: Vermont Division of Fire Safety: Natural and LP Gas Certifications
Before You Book in South Burlington
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: South Burlington, VT
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Dryer Repair by Brand in South Burlington
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in South Burlington faster and cheaper.