When a dryer quits in Glendale, 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 Glendale and the Los Angeles County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Glendale
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Glendale. 34 of them are based in Glendale itself, and other nearby bases include La Cañada Flintridge (3), Montrose (1), and La Crescenta-Montrose (1). The farthest listed company is about 3 miles out. The closest is Bender Appliance Repair, about 1.6 miles away. 10 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 31 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Glendale. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 51 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 24 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.6, 1.7, 1.7 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
The leading options for Glendale are A&Y Appliances (2.4 miles away, 4.9 stars from 512 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Pros Fix Appliances (1.7 miles away, 4.9 stars from 61 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Burbank Appliance Repair (4.3 miles away, based in Burbank, 4.6 stars from 123 reviews, lists Saturday hours); West Coast Chief Repair (5.9 miles away, based in Burbank, 4.8 stars from 927 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Glendale
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Glendale
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
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 roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Glendale
Most dryer calls in Glendale 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 Glendale
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Glendale, CA
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why is my dryer squealing?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Glendale
Dryer Repair Near Glendale
Before you call a Glendale 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.