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Dryer Repair Montreal
Dryer repair in Montreal, usually the same day. Capital Appliance Repair fixes dryers that won’t start, won’t spin, won’t heat or take two cycles to dry a load, for every major brand, across Montreal, Laval and the South and North Shore. You get a written quote before any work and a 1-year warranty on parts and labour. Call (514) 667-4479.
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Why Montreal Homeowners Call Us for Dryer Repair
Dryer repair Montreal residents can rely on starts with a straight diagnosis and a fair price. Our licensed technicians carry the common parts on the truck, so most dryers are running again the same visit, backed by a 1-year warranty on parts and labour. Standalone or stacked with a washer, in a closet, a basement or an in-suite laundry room, we tell you what we find before we start any repair.
QUICK SERVICE
We are available 7 days a week, and we offer prompt service anywhere in Montreal and the surrounding area.
QUALITY GUARANTEE
Every repair we do is covered by a 1-year warranty on parts and labour, for your peace of mind.
RELIABILITY & TRUST
We always put our customers first, and we understand the value and importance of transparency.
LOW COST
Not only do we perform quality repairs, but we also provide unbeatable prices.
EXPERT TECHNICIANS
Save yourself the hassle and let us do it right the first time! When we fix things, they stay fixed.
Dryer Brands We Repair
We service every major electric dryer brand sold in Quebec, standalone and stacked with a matching or non-matching washer. Parts and repair approach differ by brand, so our technicians carry model-specific manuals and diagnostic tools instead of a generic parts kit. Brands we work on most often:
Not on the list? Check the full brands page or call (514) 667-4479 and tell us the make and model.
What Happens When You Call
You describe the problem and the dryer’s make and model over the phone, and we book a same-day slot where the schedule allows. The technician arrives, tests the machine with the relevant tools instead of swapping parts by guess, and writes up a quote for you to approve before touching anything. Repairs are usually finished in that same visit, and every part and every hour of labour carries a 1-year warranty. We do not currently service gas dryers, only electric, so let us know which type you have when you call, since that determines which technician and parts we send.
Common Dryer Problems We Fix
Most dryer calls in Montreal come down to a short list of causes. Here is what each usually means and what happens once a technician is on site.
Won’t Start
Usually a tripped breaker or loose plug, a door switch that isn’t registering closed, a blown thermal fuse, or a start switch that has failed. A dryer that hums but doesn’t turn over is a different problem again, usually a seized motor or a jammed drum, and shouldn’t be left running while you troubleshoot, since a motor under strain can overheat. The technician checks power and the door switch first, since those are the quickest to rule out, then tests the thermal fuse and start switch with a multimeter before opening the cabinet any further.
Not Spinning or Not Heating
A drum that won’t turn usually means a snapped drive belt, worn drum rollers, or a failed motor. A drum that turns but blows cold air usually means a burnt-out heating element, a tripped thermal cutoff, or a blocked exhaust vent starving the burner of airflow. These two faults often get confused over the phone, so the technician checks both the belt and motor path and the heating circuit before deciding which one is actually failing. Our guide to a dryer that won’t spin or won’t heat covers the difference in more detail.
Takes Two Cycles to Dry a Load
Usually a clogged lint filter or exhaust vent restricting airflow, an overloaded drum, or a heating element that has partly failed and is running weaker than it should. A long, narrow vent run to the outside wall makes this worse on its own even when everything inside the dryer is working correctly, since the airflow has further to travel. Cleaning the lint filter after every load and having the vent duct cleaned once a year prevents most of this on its own; if drying time is still long after that, the heating element or thermostat needs a technician to test.
Noisy or Vibrating
Thumping or squeaking points to worn drum rollers, a glide bearing, or a stretched belt. A rattle is often a coin, button or an underwire caught between the drum and the cabinet. Vibrating across the floor is usually just an unlevel machine or feet that were never adjusted after delivery. The technician runs the drum empty to isolate the exact source of the noise before opening anything up, since guessing wrong means paying for a part that wasn’t the problem.
Overheats or Shuts Off Mid-Cycle
Usually a blocked exhaust vent forcing the thermal cutoff to trip as a safety measure, a failing thermostat, or lint packed inside the cabinet around the blower housing. A blocked vent is also a fire risk, so the technician always checks the full vent run, not just the lint trap, before replacing any electrical part. If your dryer displays an error code, the manufacturer’s support pages, such as GE’s, list what each one means for that specific model.
Repair or Replace?
Most dryer repairs cost well under the price of a new machine, and every repair we do carries a 1-year warranty on parts and labour. Once a dryer passes about 10 to 13 years old, or the drum motor or main control board has failed, replacement can work out cheaper over time than repeated repairs, since a dryer that’s already had two or three separate parts fail tends to keep failing elsewhere next. Hydro-Quebec’s energy efficiency guidance is a useful reference on what an aging dryer costs to run, and the Office de la protection du consommateur outlines what a fair repair quote should include, which matches how we work: nothing starts until you’ve approved the price in writing. We’ll always tell you plainly if a repair isn’t worth the cost for your specific machine.
Vent Cleaning and Fire Safety
A dryer vent that hasn’t been cleaned in a few years builds up lint well beyond the trap itself, along the whole duct run to the outside wall. That buildup is one of the more common causes of house fires linked to appliances, and it also shows up first as longer drying times and a hotter-than-usual cabinet. If it’s been more than a year or two since the vent was last cleaned, or you’ve noticed either of those two symptoms, it’s worth having the full run checked rather than just wiping out the trap after every load.
How Long a Dryer Repair Takes
Most single-part repairs, like a belt, a thermal fuse, a thermostat or a door switch, are finished within the same visit once the technician is on site. Vent cleaning and motor replacements take a little longer and are usually scheduled once the part or the full extent of the blockage is confirmed, especially where the vent run is long or hard to access from outside the house. Either way, you get a time estimate along with the written quote, before anything is opened up.
We cover Montreal, Laval, the West Island, the South Shore and the North Shore, and most calls in these areas can be booked for the same day. Whatever the symptom, call (514) 667-4479 and describe what the dryer is doing, including how long it’s been happening, so we can send a technician with the right parts.
Reviewed by the Capital Appliance Repair Montreal technical team, September 2026.
Dryer Repair FAQ
Not at the moment. We repair electric dryers only, standalone or stacked with a washer, for every major brand.
Check the power supply first: a tripped breaker, a loose plug or a damaged cord all stop a dryer from starting, and are the easiest to rule out yourself. If power is fine, make sure the door is closing firmly, since a worn door switch is a common and inexpensive fix. Beyond that, a blown thermal fuse or a failed start switch is the likely cause. These need a technician to test with a multimeter rather than guess by swapping parts.
Usually a clogged lint filter, a blocked exhaust vent, an overloaded drum, or a heating element that is partly failed instead of fully dead. A partly failed element is the trickiest of the four, since the dryer still produces some heat and the fault isn't obvious right away. Clean the lint filter after every load and check that the exhaust vent outside the house isn't blocked or crushed; if drying time is still long after that, the heating element or thermostat needs testing.
Usually a blocked exhaust vent, a failing thermostat, or lint that has built up inside the cabinet around the blower housing. A blocked vent is also a fire hazard, since heat and lint have nowhere to escape, so if the dryer feels hotter than usual or shuts off partway through a cycle, it's worth having the full vent run checked rather than just the lint trap. This is not a symptom to wait on.
Usually lint buildup, mildew growing in a duct that stays damp between loads, or debris trapped where the drum meets the cabinet. A musty smell tends to mean moisture is sitting somewhere it shouldn't, often a vent run that's too long or has a low point where condensation collects. Cleaning the lint filter after every load and having the vent duct cleaned once a year prevents most odors; a burning smell is different and means you should stop using the dryer and call us right away.
If the same problem returns within a year, you're covered by our 1-year warranty on parts and labour at no extra cost to you. Call us with the date of the original repair and, if you have it, the technician's name, and we'll schedule a return visit at no charge for the part or the labour that was already under warranty.
Clear the area around the dryer and remove any laundry or baskets blocking access, and avoid taking the dryer apart yourself before we arrive, since removed panels and loose screws usually cost more time to sort out than they save. A clear path to the machine, and a clear description of what it's doing and when it started when you call, are the two biggest time-savers, along with having the make and model number ready if you can find it.
Our vans carry the parts that most commonly fail for your dryer's make and model, based on what you tell us over the phone when you book. We diagnose first, then walk you through what's needed and the cost before ordering anything; on the rare occasion a specific or less common part has to be special-ordered, we'll give you a realistic timeline, and nothing is billed for it until the repair is actually finished and your dryer is running again.
