When a dryer quits in Sussex, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. Below are the companies within reach of Sussex, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Sussex
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Sussex. The rest are spread across Milwaukee (11), Wauwatosa (5), and Brookfield (3). The farthest listed company is about 16 miles out. The closest is Hobart Service, about 4.5 miles away. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 3.9 stars across 35 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.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 25 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 12 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 4.5, 5.2, 5.9 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 13 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Sussex are Mr. Appliance of Milwaukee (17.1 miles away, based in Muskego, 4.9 stars from 1,894 reviews); Lake Country Appliance Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Pewaukee, 4.6 stars from 155 reviews); Sixth Sense Service, LLC (10.2 miles away, based in Wauwatosa, 4.7 stars from 50 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Mequon, 4.1 stars from 142 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Sussex
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Sussex
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Sussex, WI
Most dryer calls in Sussex 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 Sussex
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Sussex, WI
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Dryer Repair by Brand in Sussex
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Sussex faster and cheaper.