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. We pull these listings from public business data, remove closed businesses and unrelated trades, and put companies that list laundry appliance work at the top.
Local Dryer Repair in Keyes, CA
We found 36 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Keyes. The rest are spread across Modesto (16), Turlock (4), and Manteca (4). The farthest listed company is about 30 miles out. Nearest on the list: AmpFix Solutions, around 3.9 miles out. Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Rated companies nearby average 4.2 stars across 28 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Keyes. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 23 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 3.9, 4.6, 4.9 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 36 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 7 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 6 |
First up for Keyes: Sears Appliance Repair (11.8 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 128 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (5.0 miles away, based in Turlock, 4.3 stars from 141 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Meno's Appliances (8.9 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.2 stars from 87 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (4.9 miles away, based in Modesto, 4.0 stars from 163 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Keyes
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
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
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. 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:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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.
Dryer Notes for Keyes, CA
Most dryer calls in Keyes 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 Keyes
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Keyes, CA
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Keyes technician a trip for parts.