A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Baraboo list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Baraboo
13 repair companies serve Baraboo from within 30 miles. 1 list an address in Baraboo, and other nearby bases include Middleton (4), Portage (2), and Rock Springs (1). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: ATTR All Trades, around 7.6 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 13 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Baraboo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 5 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 7.6, 11.7, 14.6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 13 |
The leading options for Baraboo are Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (28.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); Champion Appliance Care (28.4 miles away, based in Middleton, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (28.5 miles away, based in Mauston, 4.4 stars from 98 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Champion Appliance Care (29.3 miles away, based in Madison, 5.0 stars from 6 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Baraboo
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$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?
- 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?
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.
Around Baraboo
Most dryer calls in Baraboo 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.
Wisconsin has no separate appliance repair license; plumbing licensing covers appliances connected to water supply systems, including water heaters, but exempts minor repairs to appliances and repair or replacement of gas or electrical control valves and devices. Source: DSPS: Plumbing License Laws in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can check a license with the Wisconsin DSPS LicensE credential lookup or report a problem to the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), Bureau of Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Baraboo
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Baraboo, WI
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Baraboo
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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 Baraboo technician a trip for parts.