A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Hawthorne list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Hawthorne
Our data shows 40 appliance repair companies inside a 30-mile radius of Hawthorne. 4 list an address in Hawthorne, and other nearby bases include Inglewood (10), Gardena (6), and Redondo Beach (4). Top Appliance Repair Hawthorne is the nearest, roughly 0.4 miles from Hawthorne. 5 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 34 rated companies in range average 4.8 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hawthorne. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 45 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.4, 0.4, 0.4 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 21 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 10 |
First up for Hawthorne: Wizard Appliance Repair (2.2 miles away, based in Gardena, 4.8 stars from 162 reviews); WEST APPLIANCE SERVICE (6.0 miles away, based in Playa Del Rey, 4.8 stars from 191 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Los Angeles, 4.4 stars from 485 reviews, lists Saturday hours); The Haus Appliances (3.0 miles away, based in Torrance, 4.7 stars from 202 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Hawthorne Dryer Call
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Hawthorne
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:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - 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?
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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 Hawthorne
Most dryer calls in Hawthorne 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
Questions to Ask a Hawthorne Technician
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hawthorne, CA
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
How much does dryer repair cost in Hawthorne?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Hawthorne
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Before you call a Hawthorne 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.