A dryer that stops heating or takes three cycles to finish a load turns laundry into a daily problem. The Lucas Valley-Marinwood list below starts with companies that show dryer work in their listings, followed by other appliance repair companies nearby.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lucas Valley-Marinwood
40 repair companies serve Lucas Valley-Marinwood from within 30 miles. The rest are spread across San Rafael (10), Richmond (7), and Novato (5). Of those, 6 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Appliance King is the nearest, roughly 1.5 miles from Lucas Valley-Marinwood. Rated companies nearby average 4.7 stars across 22 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Show laundry appliance work | 8 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 12 |
| Open on Saturdays (per listing) | 41 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| Three nearest companies, miles away | 1.5, 2.1, 2.6 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
Closest matches for Lucas Valley-Marinwood: FixWell Appliance Repair (5.4 miles away, based in San Rafael, 4.9 stars from 100 reviews); All State Appliance Repair (18.7 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 181 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (14.1 miles away, based in Richmond, 4.6 stars from 489 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SGS Appliance Repair, INC (18.7 miles away, based in San Francisco, 4.9 stars from 79 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Drum turns but the air stays cool
- Dryer shuts off a few minutes into the cycle
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
Why Dryers Break Down
What Gets Fixed on a Lucas Valley-Marinwood Dryer Call
Check the Vent Before You Call
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
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?
- 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?
- Thermal fuse repair: $80–$130 Source: Angi - 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 labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood
Most dryer calls in Lucas Valley-Marinwood 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 Lucas Valley-Marinwood
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Should I repair or replace my dryer?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Lucas Valley-Marinwood
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A clear vent, a clean lint screen and the model number in hand make any dryer repair in Lucas Valley-Marinwood faster and cheaper.