When a dryer quits in Blythe, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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 Blythe
We found 6 appliance repair companies within 64 miles of Blythe. 1 of them are based in Blythe itself, and the rest are spread across Lake Havasu City (4) and Yuma (1). Distances run up to about 64 miles. Of those, 3 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 5 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Blythe is inside its regular service area.
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| Listing Saturday hours | 4 |
|---|---|
| Repair companies inside 64 miles | 6 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 3 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 61.0, 61.2 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 3 |
First up for Blythe: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.7 stars from 32 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (61.2 miles away, based in Lake Havasu City, 4.5 stars from 274 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Appliance Solutions (64.0 miles away, based in Yuma, 4.5 stars from 72 reviews); Brightstone Appliance Repair Pros (61.0 miles away, based in Lake Havasu City, 5.0 stars from 2 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Blythe
Check the Vent Before You Call
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Before replacing a dryer in Blythe, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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?
- Service call fee (may be waived if the technician does the repair): $50–$80 per visit Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
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 Blythe
Most dryer calls in Blythe 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Blythe
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Blythe faster and cheaper.