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Dryer repair in Markham — Appliance Repair Near

Dryer Repair in Markham — Burning smell

Fast, honest dryer repair by a certified technician from a Red Seal & 313A licensed company. Flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair.

  • Red Seal Certified
  • $2,000,000+ Insured
  • Warranty
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Red Seal Certified
313A & TSSA Licensed
$2,000,000+ Insured
90-Day Warranty

Why does my dryer smell like it's burning?

Most common cause on a dryer in Markham: lint built up on or near the heating element / inside the cabinet, scorching as it heats — the most serious because it can ignite. A typical repair runs $260–$420 all-in, including the $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair. A burning smell is a fire-risk symptom — stop using the dryer and book a same-day inspection rather than running it again. Same-day

Prices in CAD for Markham; typical ranges — your exact quote is confirmed on-site before any work. Updated .

Most dryer faults in Markham come down to a handful of parts — and the majority are worth repairing rather than replacing a 10–13 years appliance. Our certified technicians carry the common dryer parts on the van, so most Markham jobs are diagnosed and fixed in a single visit.

Burning smell in Markham — what is different locally

A burning or hot-lint smell from a Markham dryer is treated as urgent because of the local vent geometry. The long multi-storey runs in the newer estate subdivisions and the buried original ducting in Markham Village / Unionville heritage homes both pack lint where you can't see it -- that's the leading fire-risk pattern here, not a worn belt. We stop the dryer, inspect the full vent path and the lint trap housing, and clear the run before declaring it safe to use again.

For the full step-by-step diagnosis, likely causes and what is safe to check yourself, see the dryer burning smell guide. For every dryer cost and our Markham coverage, see dryer repair in Markham.

Dryer repair costs in Markham

Honest, all-in ranges for common jobs. Every visit starts with a flat $149.95 diagnostic that is credited 100% toward your repair — so you never pay it twice.

Dryer repair costs in Markham (CAD) — typical all-in ranges, June 2026
ProblemPartsLabourAll-in
Burning smell$20–$150$130–$200$260–$420
Diagnostic (credited to the repair)$149.95

Ranges are estimates for common Markham jobs; your exact quote is confirmed on-site before any work begins. Prices in CAD, updated .

How your repair works

Four simple steps, no surprises.

1

Book

Call or request a callback. Same-day & next-day appointments available.

2

Diagnose

A flat $149.95 diagnostic pinpoints the real fault.

3

Approve

You get an upfront all-in quote first — diagnostic credited 100% toward your repair.

4

Repaired

Fixed with OEM parts, backed by a 90-day warranty.

Why homeowners across Markham call us

Repairs are carried out by our certified technicians — Appliance Repair Near is a Red Seal certified, 313A Licensed, TSSA Certified, ODP Certified company — backed by $2,000,000+ general liability insurance and a 90-day workmanship warranty on every job.

Red Seal-led team

Every job is handled by our own trusted, certified team.

Licensed & gas-certified

313A refrigeration licence and TSSA gas certification for safe, code-correct repairs.

$2,000,000+ insured

Fully insured for general liability, so your home is protected during the repair.

90-day warranty

Parts and workmanship are warrantied — if it's not right, we come back.

OEM parts on the van

Common parts are stocked, so most jobs are completed on the first visit.

Upfront pricing

A flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair, and a quote before any work.

What our credentials mean for you

Red Seal Certified
The interprovincial standard for skilled trades — a journeyman who passed the national appliance-service exam.
313A Licensed
Ontario's refrigeration & air-conditioning systems mechanic licence — legally required to work on sealed cooling systems.
TSSA Certified
Technical Standards & Safety Authority gas certification — qualified to work safely on gas appliances.
ODP Certified
Ozone Depletion Prevention certification — licensed to handle refrigerants responsibly and to code.

More appliance repair in Markham

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Dryer problems in Markham

Not heatingNot drying (clothes still damp)Burning smell

Frequently asked questions

How fast can you repair my Dryer in Markham?
We offer same-day and next-day Dryer repair across Markham with OEM parts stocked for first-visit fixes.
Do you charge for the diagnostic?
The diagnostic is a flat $149.95, and it is credited 100% toward your repair — so if you go ahead with the fix, it isn't an extra charge.
How soon can you come out?
Same-day & next-day appointments available across Markham. Call (647) 490-7878 and we'll give you the next available slot.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Repairs are performed by Anthony, who is Red Seal Certified, 313A Licensed, TSSA Certified, ODP Certified, and the work is backed by $2,000,000+ general liability insurance and a 90-day warranty.
Do you use genuine parts?
Yes — we fit OEM parts and stock the common ones on the van, so most repairs are completed in a single visit.

Need your dryer fixed in Markham?

Same-day & next-day appointments available. Flat $149.95 diagnostic, credited 100% toward your repair, and a 90-day warranty on every repair.

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