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 Highgrove and the Riverside County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Local Dryer Repair in Highgrove, CA
40 repair companies serve Highgrove from within 30 miles. Other nearby bases include Riverside (14), San Bernardino (9), and Moreno Valley (7). The farthest listed company is about 7 miles out. Nearest on the list: Master Tech Mechanical, around 3.0 miles out. Of those, 5 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 30 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Highgrove. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 47 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 11 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.0, 3.4, 3.4 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 11 |
The leading options for Highgrove are Sears Appliance Repair (5.3 miles away, based in San Bernardino, 4.6 stars from 243 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Family Appliance Repair (10.5 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (8.6 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 78 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.6 miles away, based in Riverside, 4.7 stars from 196 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Highgrove
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
NFPA identifies failure to clean the dryer as the leading cause of home clothes dryer and washer fires. 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 Highgrove
Before replacing a dryer in Highgrove, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum roller replacement: $100–$150 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Technician service / diagnostic fee, dryer: $50–$80 per visit Source: Fixr - 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 Highgrove Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Highgrove 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).
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Highgrove
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Highgrove, CA
Do you repair gas and electric dryers?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Is there anything I can try first?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Highgrove
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Before you call a Highgrove 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.