Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Dryer Technicians Serving Jefferson, WI
Our data shows 29 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Jefferson. The rest are spread across Madison (7), Janesville (4), and Sun Prairie (3). Distances run up to about 30 miles. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 12.2 miles away. The 28 rated companies in range average 4.3 stars.
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| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 12.2, 12.2, 15.2 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 29 |
First up for Jefferson: Stoughton Appliance Repair (22.2 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (12.2 miles away, based in Watertown, 4.1 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ramsdell's Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Janesville, 5.0 stars from 17 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Country Appliance Repair (26.3 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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
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:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around Jefferson
Most dryer calls in Jefferson 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 Jefferson
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Jefferson, WI
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Before you call a Jefferson 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.