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Dryer Repair in Southwest Cedar Rapids
We repair dryers across southwest Cedar Rapids, from Czech Village and Kingston Village by the river to the newer homes and manufactured home communities further out. The southwest side is where we start our day, so we are usually there fast.
- Every neighborhood on this side
- Price before any work
- 90-day OEM parts and labor warranty
- Gas and electric dryers
Most repairs
$75 to $280
Same prices across the metro, with parts and labor included. You approve the price first.
The short answer
Southwest Cedar Rapids, ZIP 52404, is the closest part of the city to us, typically 10 to 11 minutes away, so same-day visits are the norm for calls before noon. It has the youngest residents in the city and a wide mix of housing. Belts, fuses, igniters and value repairs on older dryers are what we do most.
10 to 11 min
typical drive time to this side
$75 to $280
typical repair, parts and labor
90 days
OEM parts and labor warranty
Neighborhoods we cover in Southwest Cedar Rapids
Southwest Cedar Rapids runs west of the river and south of 1st Avenue West. These neighborhoods have their own pages:
Czech Village
Older homes along 16th Avenue SW by the National Czech & Slovak Museum.
Kingston Village
Older houses and newer apartments on the west bank by Taylor Elementary.
We also cover the rest of the southwest side, including the blocks around Taylor Elementary, Kirkwood Estates near Kirkwood Community College, Lincolnway Village, and the homes along Wilson Avenue SW and Edgewood Road SW. Just outside the city, we also serve Ely (about 12 minutes) and Fairfax (about 14 minutes).
Homes on this side of the city
ZIP 52404 has the youngest median age of any Cedar Rapids ZIP code, 33.8, and more homes built since 2000 than most of the city, about 35%, according to Census data. It also has older blocks near the river and about 7.6% manufactured homes, the highest share in Cedar Rapids.
The median household income here is lower than the city average, so value matters. A $150 repair that keeps a dryer running for years beats a $900 new machine, and we say so. We also tell you honestly when a repair isn’t worth it.
| ZIP 52404 | Cedar Rapids | |
|---|---|---|
| Median year homes were built | 1983 | 1974 |
| Homes built before 1960 | 24% | 30% |
| Homes built since 2000 | 35% | 22% |
| Heat with natural gas | 74% | 77% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates.
What breaks most here
Belts and thermal fuses
The quick, inexpensive repairs that keep a dryer going: a snapped belt or a fuse blown by a clogged vent. Most are done in under an hour.
Manufactured home dryer vents
In manufactured homes, the dryer vent must end outside the home, not underneath it. We check the vent on every call and fix kinked or disconnected ducts.
Older dryers near the river
In the blocks hit by the 2008 flood, many dryers are now 16 to 18 years old. Rollers, elements and igniters are the usual repairs.
How long it takes us to get to you
Typical drive times from where we start our day, based on normal traffic. Calls before noon usually get a same-day visit.
| Neighborhood | Drive time | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Village | About 11 min | 6.4 mi |
| Kingston Village | About 10 min | 6.7 mi |
| Downtown | About 12 min | 7.2 mi |
| NewBo (across the river) | About 13 min | 7 mi |
| Time Check (northwest) | About 14 min | 8.1 mi |
What dryer repair costs here
Our prices are the same across the metro. Most dryer repairs run $75 to $280 for parts and labor, and you approve the exact price before we start. The dryer repair cost guide lists every part.
Dryer trouble nearby?
Tell us your neighborhood and what the dryer is doing. Calls before noon usually get a same-day visit.
Dryer repair in Southwest Cedar Rapids: questions
Questions we hear across the southwest side.
Is it worth fixing an older dryer instead of buying a new one?
Usually. A belt, fuse or igniter costs $80 to $180, and a new dryer runs about $600 to $1,200. We tell you honestly when a repair isn’t worth it. See our repair or replace guide.
Do you repair dryers in manufactured homes?
Yes. We fix the dryer and check the vent runs to the outside of the home. A vent that ends under the floor traps lint and moisture and is a fire risk.
How fast can you get to the southwest side?
Typically 10 to 11 minutes, the shortest drive in our area. Calls before noon usually get a same-day visit.
Book dryer repair in Southwest Cedar Rapids
Call before noon for a same-day visit. See every area on our service area page, or our main dryer repair in Cedar Rapids page.