When a dryer quits in Commerce, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Commerce and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Commerce
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Commerce. The rest are spread across Downey (11), Los Angeles (7), and South Gate (6). The farthest listed company is about 6 miles out. Nearest on the list: Harper Appliance Repairs LLC, around 2.1 miles out. Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Commerce. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 3 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.1, 2.3, 2.5 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
At the top of the Commerce list: Johnnies Appliances (4.4 miles away, based in Downey, 4.7 stars from 390 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Perez Appliance and Plumbing Repair (3.6 miles away, based in South Gate, 4.5 stars from 57 reviews, lists Saturday hours); CR Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.7 stars from 129 reviews, lists Saturday hours); LG Washer, Dryer & Refrigerator Appliance Repair Group (5.6 miles away, based in Alhambra, 5.0 stars from 22 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
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:
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 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?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 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?
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.
What Commerce Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Commerce 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
In California, you can check a license with the CSLB Check a License or report a problem to the California Attorney General, Public Inquiry Unit (consumer complaint against a business).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Commerce
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Commerce, CA
Is the helpline a manufacturer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Which areas near Commerce do these technicians cover?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Commerce
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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 Commerce technician a trip for parts.