A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving St. Albans and the Franklin County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Technicians Serving St. Albans, VT
21 repair companies serve St. Albans from within 60 miles. The rest are spread across Essex Junction (3), Plattsburgh (3), and St Albans City (2). Of those, 11 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 1.9 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.3 stars across 20 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether St. Albans is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 60 miles | 21 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.9, 2.4, 12.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
At the top of the St. Albans list: Sears Appliance Repair (1.9 miles away, based in St Albans City, 4.4 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Advanced Appliance (15.8 miles away, based in Colchester, 4.9 stars from 359 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (21.7 miles away, based in Plattsburgh, 4.5 stars from 39 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bouchard-Pierce (21.9 miles away, based in Essex Junction, 4.4 stars from 77 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a St. Albans Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in St. Albans, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Local Notes for St. Albans
Most dryer calls in St. Albans 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near St. Albans
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: St. Albans, VT
What should I check before calling?
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Find Your Dryer Brand in St. Albans
Dryer Repair Near St. Albans
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 St. Albans technician a trip for parts.