Appliance repair
Dryer repair in Salt Lake City
We repair gas and electric clothes dryers in homes across Salt Lake County, Utah, and the rest of the Wasatch Front. Dash Appliance Service sends a technician to your home, Monday to Friday.
$99 trip fee, credited toward the repair when the repair is completed. How our pricing works
Common dryer problems
What each problem usually means, and what you can safely check before you call.
Dryer not heating
A blown thermal fuse can stop the heat on any dryer. It’s a safety part that blows if the dryer overheats, and a blocked vent can make it overheat. On an electric dryer, a burned-out heating element or a failed thermostat can also stop the heat. On a gas dryer, the igniter lights the gas. If it fails, the gas won’t light. A broken flame sensor or a failed gas valve coil can also stop the heat.
Check first: If an electric dryer’s double breaker has tripped or failed on one side, the drum can turn with no heat. Switch the breaker fully off, then back on.
Dryer won’t start
Check the power and that the door shuts all the way. A blown thermal fuse, a broken door switch or a failed start switch can each stop a dryer from starting.
Check first: Check the breaker and make sure the control lock isn’t on.
Dryer takes too long to dry
This is usually an airflow problem: a full lint screen or a blocked vent duct. It can also be a heating problem.
Check first: Clean the lint screen before every load. With the dryer running, check that air is blowing out of the vent outside.
Dryer making noise
Squeaking, thumping or scraping usually comes from worn drum rollers, the idler pulley, the belt or the drum glides.
Check first: Check pockets and the drum for coins or other small things.
Drum won’t turn
If the motor runs but the drum doesn’t turn, the drive belt has probably broken. If the motor only hums and nothing turns, the drum or the motor may be jammed or failing.
Check first: Turn it off so the motor doesn’t overheat, and don’t run it again until it’s checked.
Dryer shuts off too soon
A dirty or faulty moisture sensor or a failing thermostat can end the cycle early. So can overheating from a blocked vent.
Check first: Wipe the metal sensor bars inside the drum with a little rubbing alcohol.
Also from Dash: Dryer vent cleaning
Want an experienced technician to diagnose your dryer? Call or book a visit.
What a dryer repair visit costs
$99 trip fee, credited toward the repair when the repair is completed. Each extra appliance we diagnose on the same visit is $20, also credited toward the repair when the repair is completed. How our pricing works
The repair price depends on the fault and the part.
Brands we repair
We service most major brands, including Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Frigidaire, Electrolux, GE, Café, Hotpoint, LG, Samsung, Bosch, Miele, Asko, Speed Queen, Kenmore.
Not sure about your brand? Call or text (801) 751-4084 and we’ll tell you.
Dash Appliance Service is an independent repair company. We are not affiliated with any appliance brand.
Safe checks before you call
- Check the dryer’s breaker: switch it fully off, then back on.
- Clean the lint screen before every load.
- Check the vent hose behind the dryer isn’t crushed or kinked.
- With the dryer running, check that air blows out of the vent outside.
- Wipe the moisture sensor bars with rubbing alcohol.
Good to know in Salt Lake County
From outside sources, not Dash's own jobs.
What most often leads to dryer fires?
In U.S. Fire Administration data from 2008 to 2010, “failure to clean” was the leading factor behind dryer fires, in 34 percent of them. The data covers homes and other residential buildings. Dust, fiber and lint were what most often caught fire first.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, Clothes Dryer Fires in Residential Buildings (2008–2010) (August 2012).
Repair or replace your dryer?
Consumer Reports says pricier dryers stay worth fixing for longer, because a typical repair is a smaller share of what the dryer is worth.
How long it lasts: a decade or so, according to Consumer Reports.
An older rule of thumb from Consumer Reports: don't spend more than half the price of a new appliance repairing an old one.
Sources: Consumer Reports, Should You Repair or Replace Your Broken Clothes Dryer? (updated August 15, 2026); Consumer Reports, Consumer Reports Offers Insights on When to Repair and When to Replace (January 9, 2014).
This is outside guidance, not data from Dash's own jobs. Ask for the repair price, then compare it with the price of a new dryer you would actually buy.
Questions to ask the technician
- If the thermal fuse blew, is the vent blocked too?
- What will the whole repair cost?
- Could the maker’s warranty or a recall cover it?
From a customer
Dash Appliance is my go to! They fixed my dryer from completely nonresponsive to a perfectly working machine. While they were here they replaced my broken washing machine bracket! They were quick to respond and repair.
Amy G. · 2026
Where we repair dryers
Homes across Salt Lake County, including Salt Lake City, Bluffdale, Draper, Riverton, Herriman, South Jordan, West Jordan, Sandy.
See every area we serveDryer repair questions
Is it safe to use a dryer that smells hot?
No. Turn it off and switch off its breaker. A burning smell can mean lint has built up near the heater, which is a fire risk.
Can a clogged dryer vent cause a fire?
Yes. Lint catches fire easily, and a blocked vent traps heat. Clean the lint screen every load, and check that air blows out of the vent outside while the dryer runs.
Need your dryer looked at?
Call (801) 751-4084 during office hours, Mon–Fri 8–7, or book online any time.