A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Hidden Valley Lake and the Lake County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Hidden Valley Lake, CA
40 repair companies serve Hidden Valley Lake from within 60 miles. Other nearby bases include Santa Rosa (7), Vacaville (7), and Woodland (4). Of those, 10 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 9.8 miles away. The 33 rated companies in range average 4.6 stars. Hidden Valley Lake is a smaller market, so expect a longer drive and ask whether a trip charge applies.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Hidden Valley Lake. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 9.8, 21.5, 25.0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 13 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 17 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 38 |
The leading options for Hidden Valley Lake are TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (26.6 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (25.2 miles away, based in Lakeport, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (9.8 miles away, based in Clearlake, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Kelly's Appliance Center (32.9 miles away, based in Cotati, 4.9 stars from 162 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
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
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.
Repair or Replace Your Dryer?
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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.
Dryer Notes for Hidden Valley Lake, CA
Most dryer calls in Hidden Valley Lake 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 Hidden Valley Lake
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Hidden Valley Lake, CA
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Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Hidden Valley Lake
Dryer Repair Near Hidden Valley Lake
A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Hidden Valley Lake faster and cheaper.