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. 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 Repair Companies Near Dixon
Within 30 miles of Dixon there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 2 list an address in Dixon, and other nearby bases include Fairfield (8), Vacaville (7), and West Sacramento (6). Dixon Appliance Repair is the nearest, roughly 1.2 miles from Dixon. Of those, 8 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The 32 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Dixon. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 15 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.2, 1.4, 8.2 |
Closest matches for Dixon: Sears Appliance Repair (16.2 miles away, based in Woodland, 4.4 stars from 101 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Scapelli's Appliance Repairs (10.3 miles away, based in Vacaville, 4.6 stars from 180 reviews); Ed's Affordable Appliance Repair (18.2 miles away, based in Fairfield, 4.9 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Appliance Repairman Comp. (19.9 miles away, based in Elk Grove, 4.8 stars from 24 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Dixon Dryer Call
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
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?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Local Notes for Dixon
Most dryer calls in Dixon 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 Dixon
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Dixon, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
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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 Dixon technician a trip for parts.