X Appliance Inc.Services / Dryers
Dryer repair
No heat, clothes still damp after two cycles, a squeal on every load, or a dryer that stops part way through. We repair electric dryers in Haldimand County, Hamilton, Brantford and nearby.
- Certified technician
- Insured
- Close to 10 years
- Family-owned
- Flat-rate pricing
A slow dryer is often an airflow problem first
When a dryer takes forever, people usually assume the heater is gone. Very often it's lint: packed into the slot the lint screen sits in, around the blower inside the dryer, or in the vent to the outside. That's why airflow is one of the first things we look at.
When it is a part, like a heating element, a thermal fuse, a belt or a worn roller, we tell you what it is and what it costs before we fix it.
We work on standalone and stacked electric dryers. If lint is the problem, our dryer vent cleaning visit cleans the vent and the inside of the dryer, including the drum wheels.
- Service
- Electric dryers, standalone & stacked
- Visits
- Same or next day where possible
- Brands
- Samsung, LG, Bosch, Miele, Whirlpool, Frigidaire & more
- Pricing
- Flat rate, estimate before any repair
- Call or text
- 905-531-7000
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Sat 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sun closed
Common problems we fix
Dryer problems we fix
No heat
The drum turns but the clothes stay cold. Often a heating element, a thermal fuse or a thermostat.
Takes too long to dry
Two or three cycles for one load. Usually blocked airflow, sometimes a weak heater.
Won't start
No sound, or a hum and nothing else. A door switch, a fuse, the start switch or the motor.
Stops part way through
Often the dryer protecting itself from overheating, which usually points back to lint and airflow.
Squealing, thumping or scraping
Worn rollers, an idler pulley, the drum belt or the glides the drum rides on.
Drum won't turn
The motor runs but the drum stays still. Often a broken belt.
Hot or burning smell
Lint near the heater, or a part getting hotter than it should. Stop using it until it's checked.
Stacked units
Dryers on top of a washer, which are harder to get at and to clean behind.
Signs it needs a technician
When it needs more than a clean screen
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle, even with a clean lint screen
- The top of the dryer or the laundry room gets unusually hot
- The dryer shuts off on its own mid-cycle
- It runs but blows cold air
- New squealing, thumping or grinding
- Lint showing up on clean clothes or around the door
Simple, safe things to try
Before you call
- Clean the lint screen. If water won't pass through it, wash it with warm soapy water and let it dry fully.
- Unplug the dryer and look into the slot the screen slides into. Packed lint there is common. Our second lint filter post shows where to look.
- Go outside with the dryer running. You should feel air pushing out of the vent hood.
- Check the breaker. An electric dryer uses a double breaker, and a half-tripped one can leave it turning with no heat.
- Don't overload it. Clothes need room to tumble for air to get through.
- Make sure the duct behind the dryer isn't crushed when it's pushed back.
When to stop and call
Stop there and call us if…
- You smell burning, even after cleaning
- The dryer keeps shutting itself off
- You see scorch marks, melted plastic or damaged wires
- Getting to the lint means taking panels off
- The breaker trips again after you reset it
- There's new squealing, thumping or grinding
Unplug the dryer if it smells hot, and don't run it again until it's been checked. Call or text 905-531-7000.
How it works
From damp laundry to dry
Call or text
Call or text 905-531-7000, or send a request online. We call you back to set a time. Nothing is booked automatically.
Same or next-day visit
We aim for a same-day or next-day visit where possible.
Flat-rate estimate
We find the cause and give you a flat-rate price before any work starts. No surprises, and it's your call.
Repair
Fixed on the spot when we can. If it's a lint problem, we clean out the inside while we're there.
FAQ
Dryer questions
Why does my dryer run but not heat?
On an electric dryer, the usual suspects are the heating element, a thermal fuse or a thermostat. Check the breaker first: a half-tripped double breaker can let the drum turn with no heat.
The lint screen gets cleaned every load. Why is the dryer still slow?
Lint gets past the screen and collects in the slot it sits in, inside the dryer and in the vent. Our post on your dryer's second lint filter explains where to look.
Is a burning smell serious?
It can be. Lint burns easily. Stop using the dryer, unplug it, and have it checked before you run it again.
Do you repair stacked washer-dryers?
Yes. We work on stacked laundry centres and all-in-one combo units too.
Do you clean dryer vents?
Yes. See our dryer vent cleaning page.
Which brands do you repair?
We work on the major brands sold in North America, and we're especially well known for Samsung, LG, Bosch, Miele, Whirlpool and Frigidaire, along with their sister brands. See brands we repair. Not sure about yours? Send a photo of the model sticker with your request.
Which areas do you cover?
We're based in Fisherville, in Haldimand County, and we serve Hamilton, Brantford, Norfolk and the towns in between. See the service areas page. In Haldimand County and nearby, the service call is $89. Places further from our base have a small travel charge added to the service call, and we'll tell you the amount when we call you back.
Google reviews & our work
Real work, real reviews
Real customers on Google, and real repairs on our Instagram.
We were having a little problem with our dryer and I called in for solution. The next day Wes solved the problem. I will definitely recommend him.
Excellent, prompt, and friendly service. The product was as advertised and we are very happy with our dryer purchase. The next day service we received for delivery and installation was beyond our expectations.