A dryer that runs but will not heat, or heats but takes three cycles to dry a load, is wasting your time and your hydro bill. Winnipeg Appliance Pros repairs electric and gas dryers same-day or next-day across Winnipeg, all major brands, with the price quoted before any work.
Need it today? Call
(431) 441-3572We book a real arrival window across Winnipeg, diagnose the fault, and quote a firm price before any work.
- Same-day & next-day service
- Firm price before any work
- Service call credited to the repair
- Parts & labour warranty
- All major brands, one-visit repairs
Licensed & insured · Winnipeg & surrounding area
Book a repair
Tell us what’s broken and we’ll come back the same business day with a time and a price.
Common dryer problems we fix
- Runs but no heat. On electric dryers, a blown heating element, a failed thermal fuse, or a bad thermostat. On gas dryers, the igniter or gas valve coils. The no-heat call is the most common dryer repair and usually an affordable one.
- Takes forever to dry. Almost always restricted airflow: a clogged lint path, a crushed or blocked vent hose, or a partially blocked exterior vent. Sometimes a weak heating element. This one is often cheap and also a fire-risk fix worth doing.
- Will not turn / drum not spinning. A snapped drive belt, a worn idler pulley, or a seized drum roller. The belt is a common, inexpensive fix.
- Will not start, no power. A door switch, a thermal fuse, or the start switch.
- Loud thumping or squealing. Worn drum rollers, a glazed idler pulley, or a bad blower wheel.
- Burning smell. Stop using it. Usually lint built up near the heating element or a failing motor, both a fire risk. Unplug and call.
- Shuts off after a few minutes. A failing motor overload or a venting/airflow problem tripping the safety.
What dryer repair costs in Winnipeg
Typical Winnipeg parts-and-labour ranges. Exact quote confirmed before work.
| Repair | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Heating element (electric) | $180 to $350 |
| Thermal fuse / thermostat | $150 to $280 |
| Igniter / gas valve coils (gas) | $180 to $350 |
| Drive belt | $150 to $250 |
| Drum rollers / idler pulley | $180 to $320 |
| Door switch / start switch | $150 to $260 |
Diagnostic service call typically $90 to $130, credited toward the repair when you proceed. See the cost page.
Repair or replace a dryer?
Dryers are among the most repair-worthy appliances. They last 8 to 12 years and the common failures, elements, fuses, belts, igniters and rollers, are inexpensive relative to a new machine. It is rare that repairing a dryer does not make sense inside its normal lifespan. If yours is 15-plus years old and needs a motor, we will talk replacement, but most dryer repairs are an easy yes.
The venting point that matters in Winnipeg
The single biggest cause of "my dryer takes forever" and of dryer fires is a clogged lint path and vent. In Winnipeg homes with a long or vertical vent run to an exterior wall, lint accumulates fast, and in winter the exterior flap can ice up and restrict airflow further. If your dryer is slow, the fix is often clearing the vent rather than a part, and we will check that first instead of selling you an element you do not need. Ask us to inspect the full vent run while we are there.
Do this before you call
- Clean the lint filter and check whether the exterior vent flap opens freely.
- Confirm the dryer has power; electric dryers use a 240V circuit, so one tripped half of a double breaker gives you a drum that turns with no heat.
- For gas dryers, confirm the gas supply is on.
- Note whether it is no-heat, no-spin, or slow-drying; those point to completely different parts.
Brands we repair
Samsung, LG, Whirlpool, Maytag, GE, Bosch, Frigidaire, Kenmore, Amana, Electrolux and more, gas and electric. See the brands page.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my dryer not heating?
On an electric dryer it is usually a blown heating element, thermal fuse or thermostat; on a gas dryer, the igniter or valve coils. It is the most common dryer repair and generally affordable, in the $150 to $350 range.
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Almost always restricted airflow: a clogged lint path, a blocked or crushed vent hose, or an iced-up exterior vent. Clearing it often fixes the problem and removes a fire risk. Sometimes it is a weakening heating element.
Is it worth repairing a dryer?
Usually yes. Dryers last 8 to 12 years and their common failures are cheap to fix relative to a new unit. Repairing is the default unless the machine is very old and needs a major part like a motor.
Do you repair gas dryers?
Yes, both gas and electric. Gas no-heat calls are usually the igniter or the gas valve coils.
My dryer smells like burning, what should I do?
Unplug it and stop using it. It is usually lint near the element or a failing motor, both fire risks. Call and we will prioritize it.
Reviewed August 2026.
Need it today? Call
(431) 441-3572We book a real arrival window across Winnipeg, diagnose the fault, and quote a firm price before any work.
- Same-day & next-day service
- Firm price before any work
- Service call credited to the repair
- Parts & labour warranty
- All major brands, one-visit repairs
Licensed & insured · Winnipeg & surrounding area
Book a repair
Tell us what’s broken and we’ll come back the same business day with a time and a price.