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 Grafton and the Ozaukee County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Grafton
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Grafton. 1 list an address in Grafton, and other nearby bases include Milwaukee (15), Wauwatosa (5), and Saukville (2). The closest is Advent Appliance Repair Service, about 1.6 miles away. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Across 36 rated companies, the average public rating is 3.9 stars.
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 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 22 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 57 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.6, 3.1, 4.1 |
First up for Grafton: Sears Appliance Repair (7.2 miles away, based in Mequon, 4.1 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Powerhouse Appliance LLC (4.1 miles away, based in Saukville, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (19.9 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Lake Country Appliance Repair (24.7 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Grafton, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Grafton, WI
Most dryer calls in Grafton 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.
Before You Book in Grafton
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Grafton, WI
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Find Your Dryer Brand in Grafton
Dryer Repair Near Grafton
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 Grafton technician a trip for parts.