A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. Below are the companies within reach of August, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Local Dryer Repair in August, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of August. The rest are spread across Stockton (12), Tracy (11), and Modesto (6). Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Parker Harris Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 2.2 miles from August. Across 26 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 38 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.2, 2.9, 3.4 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
The leading options for August are Sears Appliance Repair (2.9 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 463 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perfix Appliance Repair (3.9 miles away, based in Stockton, 4.3 stars from 33 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (18.5 miles away, based in Tracy, 4.5 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (23.1 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in August
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Around August
Most dryer calls in August 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in August
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: August, CA
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Find Your Dryer Brand in August
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a August technician a trip for parts.