When a dryer quits in Windsor, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Windsor
Our data shows 36 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Windsor. The rest are spread across Madison (16), Middleton (4), and Sun Prairie (3). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: One 2 Fix, around 5.1 miles out. The 36 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 13 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 9 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 10 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 36 |
The leading options for Windsor are Champion Appliance Care (16.0 miles away, based in Madison, 4.8 stars from 190 reviews); Mr. Appliance of Madison, WI (15.7 miles away, based in Middleton, 4.8 stars from 636 reviews); Stoughton Appliance Repair (25.5 miles away, based in Stoughton, 5.0 stars from 63 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Ghost Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Madison, 4.8 stars from 60 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Windsor Dryer Call
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. 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:
- 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?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Windsor
Most dryer calls in Windsor 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 Windsor
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Windsor, WI
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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 Windsor technician a trip for parts.