Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. 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.
Dryer Technicians Serving Clearlake, CA
Within 60 miles of Clearlake there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 1 list an address in Clearlake, and the rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Vacaville (7), and Woodland (4). The farthest listed company is about 57 miles out. 9 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.0 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 33 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Clearlake is inside its regular service area.
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| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
|---|---|
| Show laundry appliance work | 14 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 35 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.0, 16.0, 33.2 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
The leading options for Clearlake are Sears Appliance Repair (16.0 miles away, based in Lakeport, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (2.0 miles away, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (36.3 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (42.8 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Clearlake
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
Keep the area around the dryer clear of boxes, clothing and other combustibles, and do not machine-dry items soiled with flammable substances such as gasoline, cooking oil or paint thinner. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine 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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 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?
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.
Dryer Notes for Clearlake, CA
Most dryer calls in Clearlake 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
Before You Book in Clearlake
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Clearlake faster and cheaper.