When a dryer quits in Lincoln, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. 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.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Lincoln
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lincoln. 4 of them are based in Lincoln itself, and the rest are spread across Roseville (21), Rocklin (13), and Loomis (2). The farthest listed company is about 9 miles out. Robert's Appliance Repair Co.. is the nearest, roughly 1.0 miles from Lincoln. Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.8 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.0, 1.2, 1.4 |
|---|---|
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 45 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 11 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
First up for Lincoln: Lake Appliance Repair (5.2 miles away, based in Roseville, 4.7 stars from 642 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Best Appliance (11.9 miles away, based in Citrus Heights, 4.5 stars from 230 reviews, lists Saturday hours); AllStyles appliance repair and dryer vent cleaning (9.0 miles away, based in Roseville, 5.0 stars from 126 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (11.6 miles away, based in Auburn, 4.7 stars from 210 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
What Usually Goes Wrong
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.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Igniter replacement (gas dryer): $100–$250 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?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 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?
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.
Around Lincoln
Most dryer calls in Lincoln 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lincoln
- 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?
- What is the service call or diagnostic fee, and is it applied to the repair?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lincoln, CA
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
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Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Lincoln
Dryer Repair Near Lincoln
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 Lincoln technician a trip for parts.