A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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.
Local Dryer Repair in El Segundo, CA
40 repair companies serve El Segundo from within 30 miles. 2 list an address in El Segundo, and the rest are spread across Inglewood (10), Hawthorne (4), and Redondo Beach (4). The farthest listed company is about 5 miles out. The closest is Profix Appliance Service, about 0.6 miles away. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 35 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from El Segundo. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 47 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 19 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.6, 0.8, 1.2 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
The leading options for El Segundo are WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (3.4 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Wizard Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (7.4 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.4 stars from 485 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (4.9 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
The Usual Dryer Culprits in El Segundo
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
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
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:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 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.
Around El Segundo
Most dryer calls in El Segundo 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in El Segundo
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: El Segundo, CA
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Before you call a El Segundo technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.