Dryer Repair Done Right in Cornwall

Cornwall’s housing stock makes vents the star of the dryer story: long vent runs snaking through post-war bungalow basements in the east end, flexible foil duct crushed behind stacked units in downtown apartments, and rural homes where the vent flap froze shut in January. A restricted vent means long dry times, tripped thermal fuses, and real fire risk — lint is kindling. Every B&M dryer call includes a vent check, because replacing a fuse without fixing the airflow just schedules the next breakdown.

Dryer Faults We Fix

Runs but no heat

Electric: thermal fuse, element, cycling thermostat. Gas: igniter, flame sensor, valve coils. We stock the common parts for both, so the fix usually happens the same visit.

Takes forever to dry

Usually airflow, not heat: a blocked vent, a packed lint path inside the cabinet, or a worn blower. We measure where the restriction is and clear it.

Won’t start or won’t turn

Door switches, belts, and idler pulleys. A dryer that hums but won’t spin is nearly always a snapped belt — quick to replace.

Squealing, thumping, grinding

Worn drum rollers, glides or the idler bearing. Cheap parts — but left alone they chew into the drum itself.

Shuts off mid-cycle or smells hot

Overheat protection doing its job. Stop using the dryer and book a visit: it’s telling you the airflow or a thermostat has failed.

Transparent Pricing for the Cornwall Area

• Residential service call: $89 + tax — covers full diagnosis and an upfront written repair quote.
• Commercial and gas-appliance service call: $129 + tax.
• Travel: Cornwall and area sit outside our core 30 km Ottawa zone, so a travel surcharge may apply — it is quoted when you book, never added at the door.
• 3-month warranty on parts and labour.
• Gas dryers: repaired and leak-tested by TSSA-certified technicians.

Every Brand, Every Format

Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Bosch, Kenmore, Amana, Inglis — full-size electric and gas, stacked centres, compact 24-inch, and ventless condenser/heat-pump dryers. Washer struggling too? Our Cornwall washer repair covers the other half of the laundry pair on the same trip.

Cornwall & Area Coverage

All Cornwall neighbourhoods plus Long Sault, Morrisburg, Alexandria, Winchester and the townships between. Explore appliance repair across Cornwall and Eastern Ontario, or the neighbouring fridge, stove & oven and dishwasher pages.

Cornwall Dryer Repair — FAQ

My dryer runs but the clothes stay cold. What is wrong?

On electric dryers it is usually the thermal fuse, heating element or a thermostat; on gas dryers, the igniter, flame sensor or gas valve coils. All are one-visit repairs we carry parts for.

Why do loads suddenly take two cycles to dry?

Nine times out of ten the vent is choked with lint, not the dryer. A blocked vent also makes the dryer overheat and is a genuine fire hazard – we inspect the vent on every Cornwall dryer call.

Do you repair gas dryers in Cornwall?

Yes. Gas dryer work is done by TSSA-certified technicians and leak-tested. The gas-appliance diagnostic is $129 + tax.

Can you fix stacked and condo dryers?

Yes – stacked laundry centres, compact 24-inch units and ventless condenser or heat-pump dryers found in condos and apartments.

Is dryer repair worth it versus buying new?

Almost always. Fuses, elements, igniters, belts and rollers are inexpensive parts; most dryer repairs cost a small fraction of a new machine.