A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Lompoc list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Lompoc
Within 30 miles of Lompoc there are 12 appliance repair companies in our data. 4 list an address in Lompoc, and the rest are spread across Santa Maria (7) and Santa Ynez (1). Distances run up to about 22 miles. Of those, 4 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Sears Appliance Repair, around 0.9 miles out. The 11 rated companies in range average 4.7 stars.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lompoc. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Listing Saturday hours | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 5 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 4 |
| Companies within 30 miles | 12 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 0.9, 1.7 |
The leading options for Lompoc are Idler's Home (17.7 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.6 stars from 206 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (0.9 miles away, 4.4 stars from 84 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.1 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.5 stars from 110 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (20.2 miles away, based in Santa Maria, 4.4 stars from 46 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Lompoc
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. 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
Under the model residential code approach, a 4-inch dryer exhaust duct is limited to 35 feet of equivalent length, minus 2.5 feet for each 45-degree bend and 5 feet for each 90-degree bend, unless the dryer manufacturer's installation instructions set a different maximum. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
What Dryer Repair Costs in Lompoc
Before replacing a dryer in Lompoc, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 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?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
Local Notes for Lompoc
Most dryer calls in Lompoc 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 Lompoc
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
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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 Lompoc technician a trip for parts.