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 Colusa and the Colusa County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Colusa, CA
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Colusa. The rest are spread across Roseville (7), Rio Linda (5), and Chico (4). Distances run up to about 48 miles. 11 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Srvcor, LLC, around 21.7 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars. Colusa is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 21.7, 23.2, 24.7 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 17 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 14 |
The leading options for Colusa are A-1 Appliance (32.5 miles away, based in Oroville, 4.7 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Lake Appliance Repair (47.1 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.7 stars from 642 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fair Appliance Repair Service (45.5 miles away, based in Sacramento, 5.0 stars from 770 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (38.7 miles away, based in Woodland, 4.4 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Why the Vent Matters
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
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Colusa
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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Colusa
Most dryer calls in Colusa 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 Colusa
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- 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: Colusa, CA
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
How much does dryer repair cost in Colusa?
Is there anything I can try first?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Colusa
Dryer Repair Near Colusa
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 Colusa technician a trip for parts.