Carol Stream dryer repair, minutes from our shop
Carol Stream sits immediately west of our Glendale Heights base, so a dryer call there is usually a same-day visit. The jobs themselves are the familiar set. A dryer that spins but never heats has a burnt heating element or a blown thermal fuse if it is electric, or a failed igniter or gas valve coils if it is gas. A dryer that will not start has most often lost its door switch. A dryer that squeals needs a belt, and one that thumps needs a drum bearing or support rollers. A dryer that takes two cycles has a vent clogged with lint, which we clear as part of the repair.
The numbers before the work
We charge $79 for a residential diagnostic and waive it when you go ahead with the repair. Every job gets a fixed price before we start. We service gas, electric, ventless and compact dryers from all major brands, and every repair is backed by our repair warranty. We are open Monday to Sunday, 6am to 9pm, on (312) 600-6540.
Long dryer vent runs in Carol Stream's newer houses
Newer houses tend to put the laundry room deep inside the house. In Carol Stream that means the 1980s and 1990s streets. The vent then runs a long way to reach the outside. Every foot of vent holds lint, and every bend holds more. A long, packed vent is why a dryer takes two cycles to dry a load. It is also a fire risk. We clean the whole run as part of a slow-dry repair. We also check the flap on the outside wall, which sticks shut in winter. A ventless dryer skips all of that and gets its own checks. Same-day slots open up most days at (312) 600-6540.
When your dryer breaks down, it can be a real pain. Not only do you have to deal with wet clothes, but you also have to find a way to get your clothes dry in a hurry. Fortunately, there's no need to worry. We repair all dryer brands and models, and our technicians are licensed, insured, and factory-trained. We understand that a broken dryer is a real inconvenience, which is why we offer same-day service in most cases. If your dryer has been acting up, A+ Appliance Repair and Maintenance can help.
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Dryer calls come in four kinds. Squealing, thumping or grinding from a worn drum bearing, roller or belt. A dryer that will not turn on, often a thermal fuse or door switch once the breaker is ruled out. A drum that spins but never heats, which is a heating element, igniter or thermostat. A dryer that heats but takes two cycles to dry, which is almost always airflow: a clogged lint duct or vent. We repair gas, electric, ventless condenser and heat pump, and compact stackable dryers across all major brands. Repairs start from $199, and the $79 diagnostic is waived when we do the repair.
