Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. The Alameda list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Alameda
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Alameda. 4 list an address in Alameda, and other nearby bases include Oakland (32), Piedmont (2), and Emeryville (2). Distances run up to about 6 miles. Nearest on the list: SKS Appliance Repair, around 0.8 miles out. 3 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
|---|---|
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 0.9, 1.6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 17 |
First up for Alameda: Prime Fix Appliances Repair (7.5 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kerenza Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Oakland, 4.7 stars from 795 reviews); FixitBay LLC (8.7 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 209 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (7.1 miles away, based in Berkeley, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Alameda
Dryer repairs are some of the least expensive appliance repairs, which is why most are worth pricing before you shop for a new one. Published ranges:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Replacement makes more sense once a dryer is about 10 years old or past half its expected lifespan. Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Dryer Notes for Alameda, CA
Most dryer calls in Alameda come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
California requires businesses that repair major home appliances such as refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, washers and dryers for pay to register with the Bureau of Household Goods and Services as Major Home Appliance Service Dealers, including out-of-state providers serving California customers. Source: Application for Registration (Electronic and Appliance Repair Dealers) - Bureau of Household Goods and Services
Gas piping, gas appliance connections and gas safety devices fall within the C-36 Plumbing Contractor classification licensed by the Contractors State License Board. Source: C-36 - Plumbing Contractor, Licensing Classifications Detail - CSLB
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Alameda
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Alameda faster and cheaper.