Not heating, not tumbling, taking too long to dry — gas and electric, all major brands.
Heating elements, thermal fuses, igniters, and gas valve solenoids diagnosed and replaced.
Broken drive belts and failed drive motors fixed to get the drum turning again.
Clogged exhaust vents — the top cause of long dry times and a genuine fire hazard — inspected and cleared.
Cycles that won't start or complete properly diagnosed at the control level, not just the mechanical parts.
Squealing, thumping, or grinding sounds traced to drum rollers, belts, or bearings.
Same-day and next-day appointments across Guelph — most repairs completed on the first visit.
A service call in Guelph runs $80–$120, applied toward the repair. Heating element replacement, the single most common dryer repair, typically runs around $150. Thermal fuse replacement runs $100–$180 and is often triggered by restricted airflow rather than a random failure. Drum belt replacement — the fix when the drum won't turn even though the motor runs — costs $150–$250, and timer or control board repair runs $180–$320.
If your dryer is taking noticeably longer to dry a load than it used to, check the exhaust vent before assuming a mechanical fault — lint buildup restricting airflow through the vent duct is one of the most common causes of long cycles, and it's also a genuine house fire risk. We check vent airflow on every service call in addition to the heating element and thermostat.
Dryers typically last 10–13 years. If the repair is under 50% of a comparable new dryer's cost (typically $600–$1,200 installed) and your unit is under 5–6 years old, repair is usually the better financial call — and heating element or belt repairs are worth doing at almost any age given how inexpensive they are relative to replacement.
For a broader look at appliance repair pricing across appliance types, see our appliance repair cost guide.
We repair dryers throughout Guelph and the surrounding region:
A service call runs $80–$120, applied toward the repair. Heating element replacement typically runs around $150, thermal fuse replacement $100–$180, drum belt replacement $150–$250, and timer or control board repair $180–$320.
On electric dryers, the most common cause is a failed heating element or a blown thermal fuse, often triggered by restricted airflow. On gas dryers, a failed igniter or gas valve solenoid is the usual culprit. We diagnose which component has failed before quoting the repair.
This is very often a clogged exhaust vent rather than a mechanical fault — lint restricting airflow through the vent duct forces the dryer to run much longer cycles and is also a fire hazard. We check vent airflow as part of every diagnosis, in addition to the heating element and thermostat.
If the repair is under 50% of a comparable new dryer's cost (typically $600–$1,200 installed) and your unit is under 5–6 years old — about half its 10–13 year expected lifespan — repair is usually the better value. Heating element and belt repairs are worth doing at almost any age.
A drum that won't turn is usually a broken or slipped drive belt, or in some models a failed drive motor. You may hear the motor humming without the drum moving if the belt has snapped. This is a common, moderately priced repair.
Yes, we service gas and electric dryers from all major brands, including Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, and Kenmore.
Tell us what's wrong with your dryer and we'll get back to you within 24 hours — same-day service is often available.
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