Most dryer breakdowns come down to a short list of parts: the heat source, the safety fuses, the belt and rollers, and the airflow path to the outside. 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.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lakeport
Our data shows 20 appliance repair companies inside a 60-mile radius of Lakeport. 1 of them are based in Lakeport itself, and the rest are spread across Santa Rosa (7), Rohnert Park (3), and Fort Bragg (2). The closest is Sears Appliance Repair, about 0.9 miles away. 7 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. Rated companies nearby average 4.4 stars across 18 businesses. Because the nearest shops are farther out, ask each company whether Lakeport is inside its regular service area.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lakeport. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.9, 17.9, 34.2 |
|---|---|
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 7 |
| Companies within 60 miles | 20 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 11 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Lakeport: Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.6 stars from 93 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Jeff's Gas Appliances (34.2 miles away, based in Willits, 4.8 stars from 38 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (17.9 miles away, based in Clearlake, 4.3 stars from 53 reviews, lists Saturday hours); TeeVax Home Appliance & Kitchen Center (42.9 miles away, based in Santa Rosa, 4.6 stars from 216 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
Inside a Dryer Repair Visit
Why the Vent Matters
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
Fasten duct joints with clamps or foil tape rather than screws, which protrude into the duct and snag lint. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Lakeport, 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 bearing replacement: $100–$250 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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.
Around Lakeport
Most dryer calls in Lakeport 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
Before You Book in Lakeport
- 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?
- Will you check the vent and lint path as part of the visit?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lakeport, CA
What should I check before calling?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why is my dryer running but not heating?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Lakeport
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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 Lakeport technician a trip for parts.