Dryer repair in South End and Dilworth

In Dilworth's older houses, a dryer added during a renovation may vent down through the floor and across the crawl space to an outside wall. Every bend and every foot of flexible duct slows airflow, and lint, pollen and occasional nesting material settle along the way. In newer South End townhomes with upper-floor laundry, the duct may rise through the attic to a roof cap, where lint piles up out of sight.

Restricted airflow shows up the same way in both homes: loads that need two cycles, a hot laundry room and, eventually, a blown thermal fuse that leaves the drum spinning without heat. Clean the lint screen, then, with the dryer unplugged, check that the flexible connector behind it is not crushed against the wall.

The technician tests the heating circuit, sensors and motor, measures airflow at the dryer, and tells you whether the vent run needs cleaning. Gas dryers in older homes also get their connection looked over; if you smell gas, leave and call the gas utility. You get the price before any repair.