When a dryer quits in Hobart, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hobart and the Brown County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Hobart
Within 30 miles of Hobart there are 28 appliance repair companies in our data. The rest are spread across Green Bay (12), Appleton (7), and De Pere (3). Distances run up to about 29 miles. 6 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Silver King is the nearest, roughly 4.2 miles from Hobart. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 26 businesses.
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.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 4.2, 4.2, 4.7 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 28 |
Closest matches for Hobart: Mr. Appliance of Green Bay (5.5 miles away, based in De Pere, 4.8 stars from 428 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Mr. Appliance of Appleton (12.6 miles away, based in Kaukauna, 4.9 stars from 56 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Heins Appliance (29.3 miles away, based in Shawano, 4.9 stars from 312 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Green Bay, 3.9 stars from 38 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Hobart, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Hobart, WI
Most dryer calls in Hobart 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.
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Hobart
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hobart, WI
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Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Hobart
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Before you call a Hobart technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.