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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Berkeley and the Alameda County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Berkeley
40 repair companies serve Berkeley from within 30 miles. 9 list an address in Berkeley, and other nearby bases include Oakland (18), El Cerrito (4), and Albany (3). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. Nearest on the list: Berkeley Appliance Repair Technologies, around 0.1 miles out. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 27 rated companies in range average 4.9 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Berkeley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.1, 0.3, 0.4 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 5 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
At the top of the Berkeley list: Sears Appliance Repair (8.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Prime Fix Appliances Repair (9.1 miles away, based in San Francisco, 5.0 stars from 281 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Zuta Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 4.8 stars from 186 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fast Help Appliance Repair (0.4 miles away, 5.0 stars from 18 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Never run a dryer without its lint filter, and clean the filter before or after every load; also clear lint that collects behind the dryer. Source: U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA) - Clothes Dryer Fire Safety
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
Before replacing a dryer in Berkeley, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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.
Around Berkeley
Most dryer calls in Berkeley 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 Berkeley
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Berkeley, CA
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Berkeley
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Berkeley faster and cheaper.