Arnprior · Renfrew County · gas and electric
Dryer repair in Arnprior
We repair gas and electric dryers in Arnprior’s historic downtown, Braeside and the new subdivisions off White Lake Road, finding the failed part and the airflow problem behind it.
Diagnostic$109+ tax
Diagnostic visit in this area. The repair is quoted in writing before any work.Gas appliances and commercial equipment: $149 + tax.
Online requests are confirmed by call or text.
- TSSA-certified gas work
- In business since 1995
- Factory-authorized repairs
- 5.0 on Google · 59 reviews (Oct 2026)
OttawaONGatineauQC
Written diagnostic report
- Fault
- Explained on site
- Quote
- Approved first
- Warranty
- 3 months
- Service areaArnprior
- Diagnostic$109 + tax residential
- LanguageEnglish & French
- Warranty3 months on repairs
Short answer
Gas or electric, B&M Canada Appliances handles dryer repair all over Arnprior, from the downtown streets where the Madawaska meets the Ottawa River to Braeside and the newer homes off White Lake Road. Typical jobs are no heat, slow drying, a drum that won’t turn, noise and mid-cycle shut-offs. Arnprior sits beyond our 30 km core zone, west of Kanata, so travel charges may apply; ask about them when you book.
01What is it doing?
Common dryer problems
Each guide explains what the symptom usually points to and what is safe to check yourself. Ready to book? Pick the symptom and it is filled in for you.
Not spinning
Takes too long
Not drying clothes
Squealing or thumping
02Arnprior homes
River-town houses and new builds off the 417
Arnprior has grown quickly along Highway 417, and many of its newer homes have dryers reaching their first out-of-warranty failures at around the same age. Closer to the two rivers, century homes in the mill-town core keep older machines working, often in basements with long vent runs to the outside wall.
Riverside humidity adds a twist. In a damp basement laundry room, a loose or torn duct pushes warm, wet exhaust into the house instead of outdoors, and lint clings to every damp surface. If the laundry room turns muggy when the dryer runs, mention it when you book. Town lots are on municipal water, while McNab-Braeside and the White Lake roads run wells; for well-water effects on the washer, see Arnprior washer repair.
03Symptoms
Arnprior dryer problems and their usual causes
| Symptom | Usual causes |
|---|---|
| Runs but stays cold | Thermal fuse, heating element or cycling thermostat on electric models; igniter, flame sensor or gas valve coils on gas models |
| Needs two or three cycles | Lint in the vent run, a crushed duct, a blocked outside cap or a packed lint path inside the cabinet |
| Motor hums, drum still | Broken belt, worn idler pulley or seized drum rollers |
| Squeal, thump or grind | Worn rollers, glides or a motor bearing |
| Stops partway through | Overheating from poor airflow, a tired motor or a moisture-sensor fault |
A thermal fuse that blows is usually a symptom, not the root cause. Replacing it without fixing the airflow that tripped it tends to bring the same breakdown back, which is why the technician checks the vent on every call. Our guide to a dryer not heating goes into each part.
04Gas and brands
Gas models and the brands we fix
In Arnprior, gas dryers go to our TSSA-certified technicians, who check the igniter, flame sensor and valve coils along with the same airflow points as on an electric unit. Across both fuel types we repair Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, Samsung, LG, GE, Frigidaire, Electrolux, Bosch, KitchenAid, Inglis and other brands, in full-size and stacked formats.
Smell gas near the dryer? Get everyone out of the home and phone Enbridge Gas, or your propane supplier, once you are outside.
05On site
What the technician does in your Arnprior home
We confirm the make, model and fuel type when we call or text to set your time window, so the technician can prepare for your model. The technician tests the heat circuit, belt, rollers, moisture sensor and controls, then traces the airflow from the drum to the outside wall.
Nothing is repaired until you have approved a written quote. You also receive a written diagnostic report, and the finished repair carries a 3-month parts-and-labour warranty, with the written terms available on request.
06Service area
Arnprior dryer repair from Braeside to the Valley edge
We serve all of Arnprior, including the historic downtown, Braeside and the subdivisions off White Lake Road, as well as nearby Renfrew, Pakenham and Carp. Arnprior is a short drive past Kanata along the 417, and we can sometimes come the same day if the schedule allows.
Other appliances acting up? See Arnprior fridge repair, dishwasher repair and stove and oven repair, or the Arnprior appliance repair overview. For citywide dryer information, visit Ottawa dryer repair.
07Rate card
Clear diagnostic pricing
One fee to find the fault. The repair itself is quoted in writing, and nothing proceeds until you approve it.
- You approve a written quote before any repair work.
- Repairs carry a 3-month warranty — ask for the written terms.
- Rates shown are for this area. We confirm the total when we call to book.
Residential diagnostic
Visit and diagnosis in this area
Gas appliances & commercial
Gas ranges, ovens, dryers; commercial equipment
After-hours visit
Between 9 PM – 7 AM
08Dispatch, step by step
How a visit works
Four stages, and you always know which one you’re in.
Request sent · not yet booked
Request
Book online or call. Tell us the appliance, brand and what it’s doing.
Next: we call or text you
- Appointment starts here
Booking confirmed
Confirm
We call or text to confirm a time window. Your booking is confirmed only then.
Your confirmed time window
Fault found
Diagnose
The technician tests the appliance and explains the fault. $109 + tax residential.
Written diagnostic report
Quote approved
Repair
You approve the written quote first. Repairs carry a 3-month warranty.
3-month repair warranty
A request is not an appointment. Your visit is booked once we confirm a time window with you by call or text.
09For property managers, landlords & restaurants
Commercial & multi-unit service
- Reach-ins
- Walk-ins
- Commercial dishwashers
- Suites in multi-unit buildings
$149 + taxCommercial diagnostic
Commercial service11Coverage
Also near Arnprior
What usually causes no heat in an Arnprior dryer?
On electric dryers it’s usually the thermal fuse, the element or the cycling thermostat; on gas dryers, the igniter, flame sensor or valve coils. These are common parts, so a no-heat repair is often done on the first visit.
Does a travel charge apply in Arnprior?
Arnprior is beyond the 30 km zone around downtown Ottawa, so a travel charge may apply; ask about it when you book.
Why is my laundry room damp when the dryer runs?
Usually the duct behind the dryer has come loose, torn or been crushed, so exhaust is escaping indoors. Stop using the dryer until it’s reconnected, since lint and moisture build up quickly; we check that connection on every call.
How much is a dryer diagnostic in Arnprior?
In Arnprior it is $109 + tax for an electric dryer and $149 + tax for gas. That covers the diagnosis and a written quote, and the repair goes ahead only once you approve it. Most common repairs here land between $140 and $300 all-in; see our dryer repair cost guide for a breakdown by fault.
13Ready when you are
Book an Arnprior dryer repair.
$109 + tax diagnostic visit in this area; the repair is quoted in writing before any work. We call or text to confirm your time window.