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. The Franklin list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Franklin
Within 60 miles of Franklin there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. Other nearby bases include Modesto (16), Turlock (4), and Merced (3). 10 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 2.6 miles out. Across 31 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.2 stars. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Franklin is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Franklin. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 2.6, 3.4, 4.7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 12 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (60 mi) | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
First up for Franklin: Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, based in Merced, 4.2 stars from 169 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pro Appliance Inc (4.7 miles away, based in Merced, 4.7 stars from 310 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.1 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (37.9 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- 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
What Usually Goes Wrong
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Franklin
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Franklin
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:
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- 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.
What Franklin Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Franklin 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 Franklin
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Franklin, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you cover Franklin and nearby towns?
Is there anything I can try first?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Franklin
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Before you call a Franklin 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.