A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Los Altos and the Santa Clara County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Who Repairs Dryers Near Los Altos
40 repair companies serve Los Altos from within 30 miles. 5 list an address in Los Altos, and the rest are spread across Mountain View (17), Sunnyvale (8), and Cupertino (5). Distances run up to about 4 miles. Fixity Appliance Repair Pros is the nearest, roughly 0.9 miles from Los Altos. 4 of them mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work in their listing or website. The 25 rated companies in range average 5.0 stars.
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| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.9, 1.2, 1.3 |
|---|---|
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Rated 4.5 stars or higher (10+ reviews) | 10 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 39 |
Closest matches for Los Altos: Your Appliance, Refrigeration & HVAC repair (1.8 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 68 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Bay Master Appliance (8.3 miles away, based in San Jose, 4.7 stars from 262 reviews, lists Saturday hours); UsProRepairs (9.3 miles away, based in Redwood City, 4.8 stars from 73 reviews, lists Saturday hours); ZR Master Appliance Repair & HVAC (2.3 miles away, based in Mountain View, 5.0 stars from 19 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
What Usually Goes Wrong
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Lint, Vents and Dryer Fires
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
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Los Altos, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 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?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Appliance technician diagnosis, washer (usually waived if hired for the repair): $50–$100 per visit Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a washing machine?
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 Los Altos Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Los Altos 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
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Los Altos
- Can you give a written estimate before ordering parts?
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Los Altos, CA
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why do my clothes come out damp?
What does a dryer repair usually cost?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Los Altos
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Before you call a Los Altos technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.