Dryer repair in Louisville, Ohio & Stark County

A dryer that won’t heat leaves you with wet laundry and no plan. Text me the details and I’ll get you on the schedule.

Dryer problems I fix

Most dryer calls come down to one part or one airflow issue, not a dead machine. Here’s what I see most often:

  • No heat, or clothes still damp at the end of the cycle
  • Won’t start or won’t power on
  • Won’t tumble — the drum won’t turn
  • Loud, squealing, or grinding while running
  • Takes far too long to dry a normal load
  • Shuts off early, before the load is dry

A surprising number of “my dryer is dying” calls turn out to be restricted airflow — a clogged vent or blocked exhaust makes a healthy dryer run hot, run long, and shut off early. I check that first, because it’s often the whole problem.

I work on both gas and electric dryers. If yours is a Samsung, Speed Queen, or Whirlpool unit, I have specific pages for those brands — but I service every major make.

What to expect

I start by diagnosing the actual cause, not guessing at parts. No heat can trace back to a heating element, an igniter, a thermal fuse, or blocked airflow — and each one is a different fix. When I know what’s wrong, I explain it to you in plain terms.

Then I give you an honest call on repair or replace. A good dryer is usually worth fixing, and a single part often beats buying a whole new machine. But if it isn’t worth fixing, I’ll tell you that too.

Most repairs are done in one visit. I use OEM parts, and completed repairs are backed by my own 6-month labor warranty.

Sam Willhite, owner of Louisville Appliance Repair

You’ll work directly with Sam

I’m Sam Willhite, owner-operator of Louisville Appliance Repair here in Louisville, Ohio. You’ll work with me from your first message through the finished repair — no call center, no handoffs.

I’ve been doing this since 2018, and I finish roughly 85 to 90 percent of jobs on the first visit. You can reach me at (330) 693-9163.

Backed by hundreds of verified five-star reviews — 465+ and counting. Read the reviews, or see every appliance I repair.

Recent dryer repairs

A few recent dryer jobs from around Stark County.

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Appliance Repair Roundup — Uniontown & Canton, OH | August 18, 2026

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Appliance Repair Roundup — Canton, OH | August 14, 2026

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Let’s get your dryer running.

Text me the make, model, and what it’s doing, or use the scheduling form to request service in Louisville, Canton, and nearby communities.