A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Repair Companies Near Pleasant Prairie
40 repair companies serve Pleasant Prairie from within 30 miles. 1 of them are based in Pleasant Prairie itself, and other nearby bases include Kenosha (7), Waukegan (6), and Racine (3). Distances run up to about 19 miles. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Lakefront Kenosha Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.8 miles from Pleasant Prairie. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 33 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Pleasant Prairie. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.8, 3.3, 3.5 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Pleasant Prairie list: Sears Appliance Repair (10.4 miles away, based in Gurnee, 4.5 stars from 448 reviews, lists Saturday hours); JT Services Inc - Expert Appliance & HVAC Repair (24.8 miles away, based in Lake Zurich, 5.0 stars from 857 reviews, lists Saturday hours); A Absolute Appliance Repair (18.1 miles away, based in Mundelein, 4.9 stars from 480 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Repair Stars (24.0 miles away, based in Highland Park, 4.9 stars from 152 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- 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?
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 Pleasant Prairie
Most dryer calls in Pleasant Prairie 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 Pleasant Prairie
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Pleasant Prairie faster and cheaper.