A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. 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 Livermore
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Livermore. 5 list an address in Livermore, and the rest are spread across Fremont (10), San Ramon (7), and Pleasanton (5). Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Rich Cortez Appliance Repairs.., around 0.5 miles out. Across 23 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.6 stars.
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| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.5, 0.8, 1.7 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 40 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 14 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 60 |
At the top of the Livermore list: ADRIUM service solutions (11.6 miles away, based in San Ramon, 5.0 stars from 187 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ASAP Appliance Repair (15.4 miles away, based in Union City, 4.8 stars from 112 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Tracy, 4.5 stars from 227 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.3 miles away, based in Newark, 4.3 stars from 201 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Livermore Dryer Call
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
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?
Before replacing a dryer in Livermore, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 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?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair: $100–$200 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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.
What Livermore Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Livermore 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 Livermore
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Livermore, CA
Is there anything I can try first?
What makes a dryer stop heating?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is my dryer worth fixing?
Find Your Dryer Brand in Livermore
Dryer Repair Near Livermore
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 Livermore technician a trip for parts.