When a dryer quits in Long Beach, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. The Long Beach list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Long Beach
Within 30 miles of Long Beach there are 40 appliance repair companies in our data. 21 of them are based in Long Beach itself, and the rest are spread across Hawaiian Gardens (4), Seal Beach (3), and Carson (3). Of those, 7 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Nearest on the list: Pocket Signal Hill Appliance Repair Co, around 0.8 miles out. Rated companies nearby average 4.6 stars across 34 businesses.
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| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
|---|---|
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 0.8, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 44 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 11 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 18 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Long Beach list: Johnnies Appliances (1.0 miles away, based in Signal Hill, 4.9 stars from 254 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (6.2 miles away, based in Cerritos, 4.7 stars from 354 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Paradise Appliance Service (6.8 miles away, based in Cypress, 4.5 stars from 3,488 reviews); Sears Appliance Repair (2.6 miles away, 4.3 stars from 953 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
When to Call for Dryer Repair
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
What Usually Goes Wrong
What Gets Fixed on a Long Beach Dryer Call
Why the Vent Matters
Clothes that are still damp after a normal cycle, longer-than-usual drying times, or little exhaust air coming out of the outside vent while the dryer runs can all point to a blocked lint screen or exhaust duct. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
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
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:
- Drum bearing replacement: $100–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- 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?
- 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?
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.
What Long Beach Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Long Beach 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).
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Long Beach
- Can you look at the washer on the same visit if it is acting up too?
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- Do you work on gas dryers, and who handles anything involving the gas line?
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Long Beach faster and cheaper.