A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Buellton list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Buellton
We found 21 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Buellton. The rest are spread across Santa Maria (7), Goleta (5), and Lompoc (4). The farthest listed company is about 29 miles out. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Mission Appliance Services, around 6.0 miles out. The 20 rated companies in range average 4.5 stars.
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| Companies within 30 miles | 21 |
|---|---|
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 7 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 6.0, 15.2, 15.2 |
The leading options for Buellton are Idler's Home (24.9 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.6 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (15.3 miles away, based in Lompoc, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Aa Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Santa Barbara, 4.0 stars from 3 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (24.3 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Buellton
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Buellton, CA
Most dryer calls in Buellton 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
Questions to Ask a Buellton Technician
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Buellton, CA
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Buellton
Dryer Repair Near Buellton
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Buellton faster and cheaper.