What a noisy Elmhurst dryer is telling you
The dryer noises Elmhurst customers describe to us tell us a lot before we arrive. A high squeal is a worn belt. A thump on every rotation is a drum bearing or support rollers. Grinding is a bearing worn through to the metal. Beyond noise, the two other common faults are no heat, caused by a heating element or thermal fuse on electric dryers and an igniter or gas valve coils on gas dryers, and slow drying from a vent full of lint. Elmhurst jumped from 36,991 residents in 1960 to 46,392 by 1970, so a large share of homes date from that era, often with a third dryer on the original vent. We come out from Glendale Heights, same day where possible.
Diagnostic fee and fixed pricing
Our residential diagnostic is $79, waived when we complete the repair. You get a fixed price before any work starts. We service gas, electric, ventless and compact dryers from all major brands, and every repair is backed by our repair warranty. Hours are Monday to Sunday, 6am to 9pm. Phone (312) 600-6540.
Dryer circuits in Elmhurst's 1960s laundry rooms
An electric dryer needs a 240-volt circuit with two breakers tied together. In an Elmhurst laundry room from the 1960s, that circuit may have run three dryers by now. One of the two breakers can trip alone. The drum still turns, but there is no heat. It looks like a bad element, and it is not. We check the outlet with a meter before we open the dryer. If the power is fine, we test the element, the thermal fuse, and the cycling thermostat that sets the heat. Gas dryers get the igniter and the gas valve checked instead. Elmhurst dryers get the right fix the first time.
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.
