Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Lucerne Valley and the San Bernardino County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Lucerne Valley
We found 30 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Lucerne Valley. Other nearby bases include Victorville (7), Hesperia (7), and Apple Valley (5). Distances run up to about 30 miles. Nearest on the list: Apple Valley Applaince Repair., around 11.4 miles out. 6 list dryer or washer-and-dryer work specifically. Rated companies nearby average 4.5 stars across 23 businesses.
Companies are shown by relevance and distance from Lucerne Valley. A mention does not mean manufacturer certification, so ask each company about its experience with your dryer.
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
|---|---|
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 30 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 10 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 11.4, 12.3, 16.6 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 6 |
| Listing Saturday hours | 20 |
At the top of the Lucerne Valley list: Family Appliance Repair (27.5 miles away, based in Highland, 4.7 stars from 251 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (22.3 miles away, based in Hesperia, 4.6 stars from 208 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Sears Appliance Repair (17.7 miles away, based in Apple Valley, 4.6 stars from 132 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Victorville Appliance Repair (27.0 miles away, based in Victorville, 4.9 stars from 40 reviews).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Burning or hot smell during a cycle
Why Dryers Break Down
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Lucerne Valley
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
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 belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Control board (part only): $90–$280 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 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?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - 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.
Dryer Notes for Lucerne Valley, CA
Most dryer calls in Lucerne Valley 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
Hiring a Dryer Repair Company in Lucerne Valley
- 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?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Lucerne Valley, CA
Why is my dryer squealing?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Are you affiliated with any dryer brand?
Dryer Repair by Brand in Lucerne Valley
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Before you call a Lucerne Valley 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.