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. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Firebaugh and the Fresno County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Firebaugh, CA
Within 60 miles of Firebaugh there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Fresno (29), Clovis (4), and Madera (3). The farthest listed company is about 42 miles out. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Tech Stop is the nearest, roughly 23.5 miles from Firebaugh. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 35 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Firebaugh is inside its regular service area.
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.
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 19 |
| Repair companies inside 60 miles | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 23.5, 25.6, 30.0 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 1 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
At the top of the Firebaugh list: MVI Fresno Range & Refrigerator Repair Service (30.8 miles away, based in Fresno, 4.7 stars from 62 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Fresno Dryer Vent Cleaning (33.4 miles away, based in Fresno, 4.8 stars from 27 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Inc (30.2 miles away, based in Merced, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (32.4 miles away, based in Merced, 4.2 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Firebaugh
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Firebaugh
Before replacing a dryer in Firebaugh, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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?
- 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.
What Firebaugh Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Firebaugh 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).
Before You Book in Firebaugh
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Firebaugh, CA
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Firebaugh faster and cheaper.