A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Aliso Viejo
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Aliso Viejo. 4 of them are based in Aliso Viejo itself, and other nearby bases include Laguna Niguel (9), Mission Viejo (7), and Laguna Beach (6). 7 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. The closest is Aliso Viejo Geary Appliance Repair Solutions, about 0.4 miles away. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.9 stars.
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| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.6, 1.0 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 22 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 50 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
Closest matches for Aliso Viejo: Bristol Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 81 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Royal Appliance Services (7.5 miles away, based in Lake Forest, 5.0 stars from 676 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Green Fuse HVAC & Appliance repair (7.6 miles away, based in Irvine, 5.0 stars from 444 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Trusted Appliance Care (5.6 miles away, based in Ladera Ranch, 4.9 stars from 55 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Aliso Viejo
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Aliso Viejo
Why the Vent Matters
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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:
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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 Aliso Viejo, CA
Most dryer calls in Aliso Viejo 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
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
Questions to Ask a Aliso Viejo Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Aliso Viejo, CA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Is there anything I can try first?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Aliso Viejo
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Before you call a Aliso Viejo technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.